consist of sth
— phrasal verb with consist /kənˈsɪst/ verbDefinition
B1 to be made of or formed from something: The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans. It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables.Comprising and consisting ofIncluding and containing
(Definition of consist of sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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consist in sth phrasal verb
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consistency noun (BEING THE SAME)
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consistency noun (SUBSTANCE)
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Synonyms and related words:
- be verb (DESCRIPTION)
- compose verb (FORM)
- composition noun (FORMED FROM)
- comprise verb
- consist in sth phrasal verb
- constitute verb (FORM PART OF)
- constitution noun (PARTS)
- form verb
- from preposition (MATERIAL)
- make up sth phrasal verb
- make verb (BE/BECOME)
- make-up noun (PARTS)
- of preposition (MADE OF)
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Comprising and consisting of
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