overconsume
|o-ver-con-sume|
B2
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/ˌoʊvərkənˈsuːm/
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/ˌəʊvəkənˈsjuːm/
(consume)
buyer of goods
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overconsume' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'consume' from Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to use up'.
Historical Evolution
'consume' changed from the Latin word 'consumere' and eventually became the modern English word 'consume'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to use up completely', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to use excessively'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to consume more than is necessary or healthy.
People tend to overconsume during the holiday season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40