Synonyms for

Consists

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

Definition

To be made up or composed of

Synonyms & similar words

comprise lie consist liein dwell comprises contains includes entails involves constitutes forms

Synonyms by register

Formal

comprises includes contains embodies

Informal

is made of is part of is in

Literary

holds encompasses

Antonyms

lacks misses departs loses lacks omits

Common collocations

  • consists of
  • consists in
  • consists of the
  • consists of a
  • consists of several
  • consists of many
  • consists of all

Word family

noun consequence
adjective consistent

Usage note

The preposition 'of' is almost always used after 'consists' when indicating its components. 'Consists in' is used to indicate the essential nature or principle of something.

Example sentences

  1. My sandwich consists of bread, cheese, and ham.
  2. The human body consists of bones, muscles, and organs.
  3. The painting consists of various colors and shapes.
  4. The team consists of players from different countries.
  5. The book consists of ten chapters and an epilogue.

Quotes

  • The world consists of two types of people: those who know, and those who don't know. - Werner Erhard
  • The universe consists of 5% protons, 5% neutrons, 5% electrons, and 85% dark matter. - Michio Kaku
  • The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest. - Albert Einstein (attributed)

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