consuming

con·sum·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh n-soo-ming]
- /kənˈsu mɪŋ/
- /kənˈsjuː.mɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-soo-ming]
- /kənˈsu mɪŋ/

Definitions of consuming word

adjective consuming A consuming passion or interest is more important to you than anything else. 3
adjective consuming strongly and urgently felt: a consuming need to be successful. 1
verb with object consuming to destroy or expend by use; use up. 1
verb with object consuming to eat or drink up; devour. 1
verb with object consuming to destroy, as by decomposition or burning: Fire consumed the forest. 1
verb with object consuming to spend (money, time, etc.) wastefully. 1

See all 15 definitions of consuming

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Parts of speech for Consuming

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Consuming

consuming popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for consuming

adj consuming

immoderate — not moderate; exceeding just or reasonable limits; excessive; extreme.
intense — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.

noun consuming

vendition — the act of vending; sale.
snacking — a small portion of food or drink or a light meal, especially one eaten between regular meals.
binging — a period or bout, usually brief, of excessive indulgence, as in eating, drinking alcoholic beverages, etc.; spree.
gluttony — excessive eating and drinking.
closeout — A closeout at a store is a sale at which goods are sold at reduced prices.

adjective consuming

absorbing — An absorbing task or activity interests you a great deal and takes up all your attention and energy.

All 11 Synonyms of consuming

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