consume
/kənˈsjuːm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: consumes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To use up.
Verb
Examples
The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To eat.
Verb
Examples
Baby birds consume their own weight in food each day.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “consume” mean?
To use up.
Is “consume” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.