consequence
[noun]
Synonyms:
- result, effect, end result, issue, outcome, repercussion, sequel, upshot
- importance, account, concern, import, moment, significance, value, weight

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Antonyms: antecedent
Contrasted words: origin, root, source
Related Words: exigency, need, fame, honor, renown, reputation, repute

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English Thesaurus: result, consequence, repercussions, outcome, the upshot, ...

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con‧se‧quence S3 W2 AC /ˈkɒnsəkwəns, ˈkɒnsɪkwəns $ ˈkɑːnsə-kwens/ noun
[Word Family: adverb: consequently, inconsequentially; adjective: consequent, consequential ≠ inconsequential; noun: consequence]

1. [countable] something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
consequence of
Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
consequence for
Our findings have far-reaching consequences for researchers.
with ... consequences
He ate some poisonous mushrooms, with fatal consequences.

2. as a consequence (of something)/in consequence (of something) formal as a result of something:
Animals have died as a consequence of coming into contact with this chemical.
She was over the age limit and, in consequence, her application was rejected.

3. of little/no/any etc consequence formal not very important or valuable
of little/no/any etc consequence to
Your opinion is of little consequence to me.
I don’t suppose it is of any consequence now.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

consequence
noun
ADJ. full | far-reaching, important, profound | adverse, bad, catastrophic, damaging, dangerous, devastating, dire, disastrous, fatal, harmful, negative, serious, severe, terrible, tragic, unfortunate, unpleasant | beneficial, good, positive | major, main | direct, immediate | indirect | inevitable, necessary | likely, possible, potential | logical, natural | long-term, short-term | unintended | ecological, economic, electoral, environmental, financial, legal, physical, political, social to face up to the physical consequences of ageing
VERB + CONSEQUENCE have, lead to The practice had far-reaching environmental consequences.
accept, bear, face (up to), suffer, take You must accept the full consequences of your behaviour.
CONSEQUENCE + VERB arise, ensue, follow the important electoral consequences that will follow from this decision
PREP. as a ~ Hundreds of people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger.
in ~ (of) (formal) The child was born deformed in consequence of an injury to its mother.
~ for This could have serious consequences for the economy.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

consequence

be a consequence of something
Low energy may be a consequence of sleeping badly.
have consequences
Taking financial risks can have serious consequences.
accept/take the consequences (=understand and deal with them)
I’m prepared to accept the consequences of my decision.
face/suffer the consequences (=accept the bad results of something you have done)
He broke the law, and he will have to face the consequences.
consequences follow (=happen)
Once the decision has been made, consequences follow.
consider the consequences (=think what might happen as a result of something)
She jumped into the river without considering the consequences.
escape the consequences (=avoid them)
I knew I’d made a mistake and that I couldn’t escape the consequences.
the possible/likely consequences
What are the likely consequences of these changes?
an inevitable consequence (=that you cannot avoid)
Loss of mobility is not an inevitable consequence of old age.
serious consequences (=bad and important)
Too much fishing in these seas has had serious consequences.
disastrous/dire consequences (=very bad and damaging)
If temperatures continue to rise, it could have disastrous consequences for agriculture.
an important consequence
This discovery was an important consequence of his research.
social/political/economic consequences
The rise in food prices has had enormous economic and political consequences.
a direct consequence of something (=a consequence directly caused by something)
The spread of information has been a direct consequence of the Internet.
a natural/logical consequence (=that naturally/logically follows something)
Obviously disappointment is a natural consequence of defeat.
a negative consequence (=a bad or unpleasant result)
the negative consequences of drinking too much alcohol
an adverse/unfortunate consequence (=that affects your life, a situation etc badly)
Divorce often has unfortunate consequences for children.
tragic consequences (=very sad, usually involving death)
Someone dropped a burning cigarette, with tragic consequences.
far-reaching consequences (=important and affecting many things)
The new law is sure to have far-reaching consequences.
long-term consequences (=results that last a long time, or appear after a long time)
If you smoke it may have long-term consequences.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

result something that happens because of something else:
The fire at the house was the result of a dropped cigarette.
Many people find that herbal remedies produce a good result.
consequence something important that happens as the result of a decision or action:
Global warming will have serious consequences for the environment.
Rising prices are the inevitable consequence of the grain shortage.
repercussions the bad effects that happen later as a result of an event, often a long time afterwards:
The economic crisis in the US is likely to have serious repercussions for the rest of the world.
The scandal could have major repercussions for his career.
outcome the final result of a meeting, election, war etc:
The final outcome of the election remained in doubt for several days.
So, what is the likely outcome for Spain?
the upshot the final result of a situation, especially when this was unexpected:
The upshot of all this was that the trial had to be delayed.
the fruits of something literary the things that have been achieved as a result of someone’s efforts – used especially in the following phrases:
He did not live to see the fruits of his labours.
They can now enjoy the fruits of their success.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

consequence
ˈkɔnsɪkwəns
See: in consequence , in consequence of

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