consequence

CEFRB1

/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwɛns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A result of an action or event.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    consecution; chain of causes and effects.

Examples

  • It is of little consequence to me.

  • It was an inevitable consequence of the decision.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkɔn.sɪ.kwens/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.

  2. An unwanted or unpleasant effect.

  3. conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.

More examples

In context

  • I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.

  • My opinions are of no consequence whatsoever to my parents.

  • What happened in consequence?

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.