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exist vs consist

consist vs exist

exist and consist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exist No No Yes No
consist No No Yes No
As verbs, consist is a hyponym of exist; that is, consist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exist:
  • exist: have an existence, be extant
  • consist: originate (in)
exist (verb) consist (verb)
have an existence, be extant originate (in)
support oneself be composed of
be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in
Difference between exist and consist

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