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consuming

/kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does consuming mean?

verb

To use up or destroy something completely, especially food or energy. To be completely absorbed in something, such as an activity or a task.

Example

"The fire was consuming the entire forest, leaving nothing but ashes behind."

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