consuming

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle of consume. Use this form when the action is happening now.

   The fire was consuming the dry brush all afternoon.

   They are consuming far more electricity than they did last year.

   Note
2. 2
   adjective

   Taking up so much of your attention that you think of little else.

   Like a hobby that takes up all your free time.

   He has a consuming interest in old cars.

   Her consuming fear of failure kept her awake at night.

   Similarabsorbing, overwhelming, obsessive, overpowering, compelling

   Note
3. 3
   noununcountable

   The act of using something up, like food or fuel.

   Like slowly emptying a glass of water until it is gone.

   The consuming of fresh water in the city rose during summer.

   Too much consuming of junk food can make you sick.

   Similarconsumption, use, depletion, expenditure

   Oppositeconservation, production

   Note

Showing meanings only. Show all 3