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A consumer reads labels before buying snacks.
What does Consumer mean?
A consumer is someone who buys or uses things.
Dictionary definition
A person who buys or uses goods and services.
Example sentences
Consumer in a sentence
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The ad was made to attract young consumers.
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Consumers can compare prices to make smart choices.
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Practice 1
What does consumer mean?
Consumer means a person who buys or uses goods and services.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to consumer?
Buyer is close in meaning to consumer in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to consumer?
Seller gives a useful opposite or contrast to consumer.
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Consumer
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WordConsumer.
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MeaningConsumer means A consumer is someone who buys or uses things.
ExampleExample: A consumer reads labels before buying snacks.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kun · soo · mer
- Strongest beat
- soo
- Ending
- mer
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on soo.
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Synonyms
Words like Consumer
buyerA buyer focuses on purchasing.
shopperUsed for someone shopping in stores or online.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sellerA seller offers goods to consumers.
producerA producer makes goods instead of buying them.
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Word family
Consumer word family
Base word
consumer
noun
consumers
People who buy or use goods and services.
verb
consume
To use up something.
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Hint for students
A consumer is someone who buys or uses things.
Common mix-up
Consumer is not the same as seller. Consumer means a consumer is someone who buys or uses things.
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Read this model sentence: The ad was made to attract young consumers. Clue words: made, attract, young. Underline clue words that show why consumer fits instead of seller. Now write one new sentence that shows consumer without using the word consumer. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show consumer?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The ad was made to attract young consumers." Why does consumer fit better than seller?
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