1. in the sense of utilization
- use
- using up
- expending
- utilization
- depletion
- expenditure
- waste
- exhaustion
- squander
- wasting
- draining
- squandering
- dissipating
- dissipation
2. in the sense of devouring
- devouring
- eating
- swallowing
- ingestion
- drinking
- gobbling (up)
- manducation
- imbibing
3. in the sense of tuberculosis
- pulmonary tuberculosis
- tuberculosis
- wasting disease
- TB
- phthisis
- emaciation
Example Sentences of Consumption
1. Consumption of resources is increasing rapidly.
2. Overconsumption leads to environmental issues.
3. Healthy consumption promotes better living.
4. Their consumption habits need improvement.