Pronunciation: [kənsˈuːmd] (IPA) 
The word "consumed" is spelled with a silent "s" at the end. This is because it follows the rule for adding "-ed" to regular verbs in the past participle form. In IPA phonetic transcription, "consumed" is pronounced as /kənˈsjuːmd/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "o" is pronounced as /əʊ/ and the "sum" is pronounced as /sjuːm/. The final "d" in "consumed" is not pronounced, making the word end with a "m" sound.
Consumed is a verb that refers to the act of using up, depleting, or completely utilizing something or someone. It signifies the process of fully spending or expending an item, substance, or resource. The word can be used metaphorically to describe the intense interest, preoccupation, or obsession with a particular idea, activity, or emotion.
In a literal sense, when something is consumed, it means that it has been entirely used, such as when food is eaten or fire devours a piece of wood. It implies the state of no longer having a significant presence or quantity left, resulting in its complete disappearance or transformation. This can include the use or utilization of energy, time, or physical goods.
Figuratively, consumed suggests a intense level of focusing one's attention or thoughts on a particular concept or subject. For instance, an individual might be consumed by grief, meaning that their emotional state is fully dominated by sadness. Similarly, being consumed by passion implies an overwhelming devotion or drive for a specific pursuit or ambition.
Overall, consumed conveys the notions of complete utilization, depletion, or obsession, whether it pertains to the tangible or intangible. It signifies the exhaustive or all-encompassing nature of the process, regardless of whether it is in the physical, emotional, or mental realm.
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The word "consumed" comes from the Latin word "consumere", which is a compound of "con-" meaning "completely" and "sumere" meaning "to take". Over time, it evolved into Middle English and then into its current form. The term originally referred to the complete utilization or exhaustion of something. It later gained additional senses, such as the act of eating or using up supplies, the state of being passionately engrossed or absorbed in an activity, or even the notion of being overwhelmed by something, like worry or grief.
