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consist vs tally

tally vs consist

consist is not a noun while tally is a noun.

consist and tally both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consist No No Yes No
tally Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tally is a hypernym of consist; that is, tally is a word with a broader meaning than consist:
  • consist: be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
  • tally: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Other hypernyms of consist include agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match.
consist (noun) tally (noun)
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
a bill for an amount due
consist (verb) tally (verb)
originate (in) determine the sum of
be composed of keep score, as in games
be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous gain points in a game
have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between consist and tally

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