Definitions
- Describing the composition of something. - Referring to the parts that make up a whole. - Talking about the elements that form a group or collection.
- Describing the composition of something. - Referring to the parts that make up a whole. - Talking about the elements that form a group or collection.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the composition of something.
- 2Both words refer to the parts that make up a whole.
- 3Both words can be used in the past tense.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Consisted is more commonly used than comprised.
- 2Formality: Comprised is considered more formal than consisted.
- 3Preposition: Consisted is followed by 'of', while comprised is followed by 'of' or 'by'.
- 4Passive voice: Comprised can be used in the passive voice, while consisted cannot.
- 5Subject-verb agreement: Comprised requires a plural subject, while consisted can be used with both singular and plural subjects.
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Remember this!
Consisted and comprised are synonyms that describe the composition of something. They both refer to the parts that make up a whole. However, consisted is more commonly used and followed by 'of', while comprised is considered more formal and can be followed by 'of' or 'by'. Additionally, comprised can be used in the passive voice and requires a plural subject.
