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Understanding meaning

Consistent can have different meanings.

One meaning of consistent is that two things are true at the same time, or that they do not contradict each other.

For example:

The results of this study are consistent with results of previous studies. These studies all show that not enough sleep at night can cause lack of concentration.

The medical reports on smoking are consistent - they all claim that smoking can damage your health.

Which words below are closest in meaning to this meaning of consistent? Choose the 3 correct answers.

similar to something else

in conflict with something else

in agreement with something else

constant