What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
consume
Example
I consume a lot of water during my workout. [consume: verb]
Example
The project will consume most of our budget. [consume: verb]
Example
The car consumes less fuel than its competitors. [consumes: present tense]
exhaust
Example
We have exhausted all possible solutions to the problem. [exhausted: past participle]
Example
The car's exhaust emitted harmful fumes into the air. [exhaust: noun]
Example
After a long day at work, I feel completely exhausted. [exhausted: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Consume is more commonly used than exhaust in everyday language. Consume is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while exhaust is more specific and often used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between consume and exhaust?
Both consume and exhaust are formal words that can be used in technical or scientific contexts. However, exhaust is more specialized and may be more appropriate in highly technical or scientific writing.
