consumed Definition
- 1completely used up or eaten
- 2having one's mind or attention completely absorbed by something
- 3destroyed by fire or other destructive forces
Using consumed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "consumed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The food was consumed quickly by the hungry guests.
Example
He was consumed by guilt over what he had done.
Example
The entire building was consumed by the raging fire.
consumed Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for consumed
Summary: consumed in Brief
The term 'consumed' [kənˈsjuːmd] can refer to something that has been completely used up or eaten, such as 'The food was consumed quickly by the hungry guests.' It can also describe a state of being where one's mind or attention is completely absorbed by something, as in 'He was consumed by guilt over what he had done.' Additionally, it can mean destroyed by fire or other destructive forces, like 'The entire building was consumed by the raging fire.'