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consist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈsɪst/

Forms: consists, consisting, consisted

consist means: If something consists of several parts, those parts together make the whole thing.

verb

BE MADE OFB1

If something consists of several parts, those parts together make the whole thing.

  • The meal consists of soup and bread.
  • Her luggage consisted of one small bag.
  • What does the course consist of?

How to use it: consist of something (The team consists of six students.)

Similar words: be composed of, be made up of

Common phrases: consist of something, consist entirely of, consist mainly of

noun

TRAIN FORMATIONC2

The group of railway cars connected together to form a train.

  • The consist includes six passenger cars.
  • Workers added a baggage car to the consist.
  • Both consists were checked before leaving the station.

Similar words: train formation

Common phrases: train consist, passenger consist, freight consist

Questions about consist

What does consist mean?

If something consists of several parts, those parts together make the whole thing.

What is consist in other languages?

Türkçe: oluşmak · Español: constar · Français: se composer · Deutsch: bestehen · Italiano: consistere · 日本語: 構成される

How do you pronounce consist?

It is pronounced /kənˈsɪst/.

How do you use consist in a sentence?

The meal consists of soup and bread. Her luggage consisted of one small bag.

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