adjectiveIntermediate

consistent

US

/kənˈsɪs.tənt/

UK

/kənˈsɪs.tənt/

Meaning

Continuing to behave, happen, or stay the same in a reliable way over time.

जो समय के साथ नियमित और भरोसेमंद तरीके से एक जैसा बना रहे।

Examples

“Maya is consistent with her daily reading practice.”

consistent with + nounDescribes a regular habit over time.

“The team has delivered consistent results throughout the season.”

consistent resultsDescribes performance that remains steady.

“Consistency in your study routine can help you make steady progress.”

consistency in + nounNoun form describing regularity over time.

Useful patterns

consistent with + nounconsistent in + noun/gerundremain consistentconsistent resultsa consistent pattern

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Word family

consistency(noun)
consistently(adverb)
inconsistent(adjective)
inconsistency(noun)

Common collocations

consistent performanceconsistent resultsconsistent effortconsistent approachconsistent qualityconsistent patternremain consistent

Common mistakes

Not natural: Her results are consistent to last month's results.

Better: Her results are consistent with last month's results.

Use 'consistent with' when saying that two things match or agree.

दो चीज़ों के मेल खाने या एक-दूसरे से सहमत होने की बात हो, तो 'consistent' के बाद 'with' इस्तेमाल करें।

Not natural: He is consistent to practise every morning.

Better: He is consistent in practising every morning.

Use 'consistent in' before a gerund to describe a regular activity or behaviour.

किसी नियमित काम या आदत के बारे में बताने के लिए gerund से पहले 'consistent in' कहें।

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Learner tip

Use 'consistent with' to compare things that match, and 'consistent in' to describe someone's regular behaviour.

मेल खाने वाली चीज़ों की तुलना के लिए 'consistent with' और किसी की नियमित आदत बताने के लिए 'consistent in' इस्तेमाल करें।

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A student studies for a short time every evening and keeps doing so for several months. Which description fits best?

एक विद्यार्थी कई महीनों तक हर शाम थोड़ी देर पढ़ाई करता है। उसके लिए कौन-सा वर्णन सही है?