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   Con·se·quence

   /ˈkänsəkwəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. a result or effect of an action or condition: "many have been laid off from work as a consequence of the administration's policies" Similar resultupshotoutcomeoutturnsequeleffectreactionrepercussionreverberationsramificationendend resultconclusionterminationculminationdenouementcorollaryconcomitantaftermathfruit(s)productproducebyproductsequelaeinformal:payoffdated:issuearchaic:successOpposite cause
   • 2. importance or relevance: "the past is of no consequence" Similar importanceimportsignificanceaccountmomentmomentousnesssubstancenotemarkprominencevalueweightinessweightconcerninterestgravityseriousness
   • ▪ social distinction: dated "a woman of consequence"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consequentia, from consequent- ‘following closely’, from the verb consequi.

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   Feb 21, 2024 · An effect; something that follows a cause as a result. An unwanted or unpleasant effect. I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences. consecution; chain of causes and effects. conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.

3. en.thefreedictionary.com › consequenceConsequence - definition of consequence by The Free Dictionary

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   Define consequence. consequence synonyms, consequence pronunciation, consequence translation, English dictionary definition of consequence. n. 1. a. Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition. See Synonyms at effect. b. A punishment or negative repercussion:...

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › consequenceconsequence definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   Definition of consequence in Essential American English Dictionary. consequence. noun. us/ˈkɑn·sɪ·kwəns/ the result of an action, especially a bad result: If you make him angry, you’ll have to suffer the consequences. (Definition of consequence from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of consequence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusCONSEQUENCE - 45 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to consequence. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of consequence. As a consequence of his laziness, he was fired. Synonyms. result. outcome. development. effect. upshot.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › consequence_nconsequence, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun consequence mean? There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun consequence , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Definition of consequence. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › consequenceSynonyms of CONSEQUENCE | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   6 days ago · 1 (noun) in the sense of result. Definition. a logical result or effect. Her lawyers said she understood the consequences of her actions. Synonyms. result. effect. outcome. repercussion. end. issue. event. sequel. end result. upshot.