consist of somebody
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Also seen as: consist of something
Meaning · English
to be made up of someone
Literally: be composed of a person
Register: neutral
Examples
The team consists of somebody with great experience.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “consist of somebody” mean?
to be made up of someone Literally: be composed of a person
Is “consist of somebody” formal or informal?
consist of somebody is generally neutral.