Synonyms for

Consisted

Verb / kʌˈnsɪstʌd / / kʌˈnsɪstɪd / Another word for consisted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Consisted means to be composed or made up of something, or to have something as an essential part.

Synonyms & similar words

consist comprise lie liein dwell comprised composed formed constituted included embodied incorporated encompassed contained carried contained entailed involved required demanded necessitated consolidated merged blended

Synonyms by register

Formal

comprised included contained encompassed

Informal

was made of was part of was in

Literary

was woven from was fashioned from

Antonyms

differed deviated varied diverged departed

Common collocations

  • consisted of
  • consisted mainly of
  • consisted of several
  • consisted of a
  • consisted of the
  • consisted of two
  • consisted of many

Word family

noun consistence
verb consist
adjective consistent
adverb consistently

Usage note

The verb 'consist' is almost always followed by the preposition 'of'. It describes the components or nature of something.

Example sentences

  1. The salad consisted of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
  2. The group consisted of ten people.
  3. The painting consisted of bright colors and bold lines.
  4. The plan consisted of three phases.
  5. The book consisted of ten chapters.

Quotes

  • The world is not consisted of individuals. It's consisted of people that are part of something bigger than themselves. - Simon Sinek
  • The human character is not simple, nor are its workings and activities. But if one can comprehend even a little of this puzzle, then one will have gone far toward understanding the world, which is not simple, nor are its workings and activities consisted of one or two factors. - Pearl S. Buck
  • Life is not consisted of things to do, but of moments to live. - Anon

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