Cool MateConsist vs Include
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Consist
Top 2,000 (common)B1verb
Include
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
Most common: Include
| Consist | Include | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkluːd/","/ɪnˈkluːdz/","/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/","/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkluːd/","/ɪnˈkluːdz/","/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/","/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To be made up of something. | to have something as part of a group or whole |
| Example | The committee consists of five members. | You should include your contact information in the application. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | A1 |
| Part of speech | verb | verb |
| Collocations | consist of parts, consist mainly of, consist entirely of, consist mostly of, consist in principle | include in a list, include as part, include among |
| 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 | Confused with 'exclude' and use the wrong word., Omitting the object after 'include'., Using 'include' incorrectly in negative sentences. |
| Usage notes | Use 'consist of' for describing parts of a whole. Avoid in very casual conversations. | Use 'include' to specify that something is part of a larger list or group. Avoid using it when talking about things that are not part of that list. |
Frequently asked questions: Consist vs Include
What's the difference between Consist and Include?
Consist: To be made up of something. Include: to have something as part of a group or whole
Which is more common: Consist and Include?
Include is the most common in everyday English.
Which is more advanced: Consist and Include?
Consist is the highest level, at B1, on the CEFR scale.
Are Consist and Include the same CEFR level?
Consist: B1, Include: A1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Consist and Include?
Consist: verb, Include: verb.
Can you show an example of each?
Consist: The committee consists of five members. Include: You should include your contact information in the application.
Can I use Consist and Include interchangeably?
Not always. Consist and Include 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.