Cool MateConsist vs Encompass
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Consist
Top 2,000 (common)B1verb
Encompass
Top 3,000 (common)C1verb
Most common: Consist
| Consist | Encompass | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪz/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəst/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪz/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəst/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To be made up of something. | To include or cover something completely. |
| Example | The committee consists of five members. | The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | C1 |
| Part of speech | verb | verb |
| Collocations | consist of parts, consist mainly of, consist entirely of, consist mostly of, consist in principle | encompass a range, encompass various elements, encompass ideas, encompass different cultures, encompass multiple factors |
| Antonyms | differ, lack, exclude | exclude, omit, leave out |
| 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 | Confusing with 'comprise' which has a slightly different meaning., Using 'encompass' with an incorrect subject (e.g., not using it with things that cannot be included). |
| Usage notes | Use 'consist of' for describing parts of a whole. Avoid in very casual conversations. | Used when talking about including various elements or aspects. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts, and can fit in academic or professional discussions. |
Frequently asked questions: Consist vs Encompass
What's the difference between Consist and Encompass?
Consist: To be made up of something. Encompass: To include or cover something completely.
Which is more common: Consist and Encompass?
Consist is the most common in everyday English.
Are Consist and Encompass the same CEFR level?
Consist: B1, Encompass: C1 on the CEFR scale.
Can I use Consist and Encompass interchangeably?
Not always. Consist and Encompass are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.