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consume vs replete

replete vs consume

consume is not an adjective while replete is an adjective.

consume and replete both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consume No No Yes No
replete No Yes Yes No
As verbs, replete is a hyponym of consume; that is, replete is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consume:
  • consume: serve oneself to, or consume regularly
  • replete: fill to satisfaction
consume (adjective) replete (adjective)
(followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
consume (verb) replete (verb)
engage fully fill to satisfaction
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 replete

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