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consume vs fritter

fritter vs consume

consume is not a noun while fritter is a noun.

consume and fritter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consume No No Yes No
fritter Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fritter is a hyponym of consume; that is, fritter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consume:
  • consume: spend extravagantly
  • fritter: spend frivolously and unwisely
consume (noun) fritter (noun)
small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables
consume (verb) fritter (verb)
engage fully spend frivolously and unwisely
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
use up (resources or materials)
spend extravagantly
eat up completely, as with great appetite
destroy completely
Difference between consume and fritter

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