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Consumer

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈsjuːmə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈsuːmər/"]/

Meaning of Consumer

a person who buys goods or uses services

In simple words: A person who buys and uses products or services.

Consumer in a sentence

• The consumer has the right to return defective products.
• Many companies target their marketing towards young consumers.
• As a consumer, it's important to understand your rights.
• The consumer market is constantly changing with new trends.
• Electronic devices have become an essential part of the modern consumer's life.

How to use Consumer

Use 'consumer' in discussions about buying behavior and market research. It's suitable for business contexts but avoid casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

consumer + of + product/service

Memory hint

Think of a 'con' artist who 'sumers' (consumer) all the products!

Related words

Collocations with Consumer

• big
• great
• heavy
• offer
• provide
• supply
• buy something
• pay something
• spend something
• applications
• brands
• devices
• among consumers

Synonyms for Consumer

• buyer
• purchaser
• client
• shopper
• end-user

Opposites of Consumer

• producer
• supplier

Common mistakes with Consumer

• Confused with 'customer', which refers specifically to someone who buys from a store.
• Used in plural without the context, forgetting the need to specify what is being consumed.
• Confused with 'producer', which refers to someone who makes goods.

Frequently asked questions about Consumer

What does Consumer mean?

A person who buys and uses products or services.

What is the definition of Consumer?

a person who buys goods or uses services

How do you use Consumer in a sentence?

The consumer has the right to return defective products.

Can you give another example of Consumer?

Many companies target their marketing towards young consumers.

What are synonyms for Consumer?

Common alternatives include buyer, purchaser, client, shopper, end-user.

What is the opposite of Consumer?

Opposite meanings include producer, supplier.

What words go with Consumer?

It commonly pairs with big, great, heavy, offer, provide, supply, buy something, pay something, spend something, applications, brands, devices, among consumers.

What are common mistakes when using Consumer?

Confused with 'customer', which refers specifically to someone who buys from a store. Used in plural without the context, forgetting the need to specify what is being consumed. Confused with 'producer', which refers to someone who makes goods.

How do you pronounce Consumer?

US: /["/kənˈsuːmər/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsjuːmə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Consumer?

Use 'consumer' in discussions about buying behavior and market research. It's suitable for business contexts but avoid casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Consumer?

"Consumer" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.