B1verb2K

Consist

UK /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/US /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/

Definition

To be made up of specific components or elements.

In simple words: To be made up of something.

Examples

The committee consists of five members.
This dish consists of rice, beans, and vegetables.
Her responsibilities consist mainly of managing the team.
Our project consists of three main phases.
The team consists of professionals from various fields.

Usage notes

Use 'consist of' for describing parts of a whole. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

consist + of + noun

Memory hint

Think 'consist-ents' are the ingredients in a dish.

Collocations

consist of parts
consist mainly of
consist entirely of
consist mostly of
consist in principle

Synonyms

comprise
include
contain
constitute
encompass

Antonyms

differ
lack
exclude

Common mistakes

Incorrectly using 'consist in' instead of 'consist of'
Omitting 'of' (e.g., saying 'the team consists many players')
Confusing 'consist' with 'compose' and their usage