B2
consist vs constitute
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistverb/kənˈsɪst/ | Meaning To be made up of certain parts or things. | Goes with — | Example The team consists of five engineers and two designers. |
| constituteverb/ˈkɑːn.stə.tuːt/ | Meaning to form or make up something; also to be considered as something | Goes with constitute a threat | Example Sharing someone's photos without permission may constitute a crime. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Students a majority of the town's population.