1. to be made up or composed of
Usage: followed by ‘of’
2. to exist or lie in something as an essential characteristic
Usage: followed by ‘in’

Examples

• The team consists of twelve players.
• Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
• The exam consists of multiple choice and essay questions.
• Her job consists mainly of answering phone calls.
• True happiness consists in being content with what you have.
• The beauty of the painting consists in its simplicity.
• The committee consists of five members from different departments.