consume

/kənˈsjuːm/verb
Middle School
1

To use up.

2

To eat.

3

To completely occupy the thoughts or attention of.

4

To destroy completely.

5

To waste away slowly.

6

To trade money for good or services as an individual.

7

To absorb information, especially through the mass media.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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