B1verb 2K

Consist

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Consist

To be made up of specific components or elements.

In simple words: To be made up of something.

Consist in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Consist

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.

Related words

Collocations with Consist

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

Synonyms for Consist

• comprise
• include
• contain
• constitute
• encompass

Opposites of Consist

• differ
• lack
• exclude

Common mistakes with Consist

• 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

Frequently asked questions about Consist

What does Consist mean?

To be made up of something.

What is the definition of Consist?

To be made up of specific components or elements.

How do you use Consist in a sentence?

The committee consists of five members.

Can you give another example of Consist?

This dish consists of rice, beans, and vegetables.

What are synonyms for Consist?

Common alternatives include comprise, include, contain, constitute, encompass.

What is the opposite of Consist?

Opposite meanings include differ, lack, exclude.

What words go with Consist?

It commonly pairs with consist of parts, consist mainly of, consist entirely of, consist mostly of, consist in principle.

What are common mistakes when using Consist?

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

How do you pronounce Consist?

US: /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsɪst/","/kənˈsɪsts/","/kənˈsɪstɪd/","/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Consist?

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

What CEFR level is Consist?

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