Synonyms & Antonyms : Consumption





Consumption



( Noun )


The consumption of beer did not go down when the price was raised.

Synonyms:

Extinction

Decline

Waste

Expenditure

Dissipation

Destruction

Contextual Examples:

Government has taken several steps to protect he species of animals facing extinction.

The number of lions in India is on the decline these years.

The enemy laid waste in a number of villages before retreated.

The typhoon caused great destruction in Manila last year.

Although his income has increased considerably, his expenditure still exceeds his income.

He dissipates his energies in productive works. That is why he remains short of funds.



Antonyms:

Preservation

Increase

Gain

Income

Accumulation

Addition

Contextual Examples:

Preservation is the first law of a healthy life.

There has been a tremendous increase in food grains production during the last decade.

There is a phenomenal gain in the national product this year.

My income has increased more than my expenditure in recent years. Hence I have accumulated some savings.




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