How to Use "Consist" with Example Sentences

consist (v): to be made of

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Used with adverbs:

"The salad consists entirely of vegetables."
(entirely, only, simply, solely)

"The report consisted mainly of unproven data."
(mainly, largely, mostly, primarily)

"His diet generally consists of meat and potatoes."
(generally, often, usually)

"The dessert basically consisted of chocolate and sugar."
(basically)