consequence
/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/noun3 syllables
Consequence means: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.
Synonyms for consequence15
noun, as in a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
noun, as in the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Opposites of consequence
inconsequence
What does consequence mean?3
noun
1
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
2
having important effects or influence“decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself”
3
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Consequence in a sentence
- They will experience the consequences of this, but we have to be the consequence.rul
- As a consequence of overwork, he became ill.sundown
- His wealth was inherited, not a consequence of his own business acumen.AlanF_US
- If the consequence is a fine, then the law is for the poor.DJ_Saidez
- As a consequence, additional tests must be carried out to ensure complete security.vicch
- The consequence was that, she lost a considerable amount of money.chadalpaugh
- If you do that, you will need to face the consequences.Zaksocool
- You treated the decision so casually, now you must suffer the consequences.mailohilohi
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of consequence
as a noun
- plural
- consequences