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consequence

  • EN [ ˈkɒnsɪkwəns]
  • US [ ˈkɑːnsɪkwens]
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English definition

    Noun

  • 1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon;

    • "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
    • "his decision had depressing consequences for business"
    • "he acted very wise after the event"
  • 2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual;

    • "that result is of no consequence"
  • 3. having important effects or influence;

    • "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"
    • "virtue is of more moment that security"

Example sentences

  • Let us elaborate a significant consequence of this fact.

  • Packing the immediate consequence that concerns nevertheless is the heavy loss of economic interest.

  • No matter what the consequence will be, you've already been the winner.

  • Lua's compactness is a consequence of its simplicity.

  • As a consequence of the side effect of the drug, he has become a deaf.

  • Nothing of consequence was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

  • This includes: conclude to one, triangle, increase consequence, math induction, Vandermonde determinant and so on.

  • As a consequence, structured finance had remained a niche and highly bespoke practice throughout the 1990 s.

  • Subsequently the eloquent man frequently asked the consequence of quenching in sequence.

  • In consequence , their acquaintance developed into long and profitable friendship.

  • The Hungarian incident was the consequence.

  • It was but the natural consequence of a strong affection in a young and ardent mind.

  • Peter blurted out the news before he considered the consequence.

  • This matter is of great consequence to all of us.

  • It's of no consequence.

  • In consequence of your bad work I am forced to dismiss you.

  • If you play the fool, and lose a good job on consequence , you can hardly expect much sympathy.

  • He may be a man of consequence in his own village, but he is nobody here.

  • In consequence he lost his place.

  • The consequence was that he caught a bad cold.

  • It was an inevitable consequence of the decision.

  • I regret to inform you he died as a consequence of his injuries.

  • What he liked to do was to take an idea and wrestle it by finding every possible consequence.

  • In this changing business environment, different demands are being placed on employees. As a consequence, the education system needs to change.

  • Where he is from is of no consequence to me.

  • His death was totally unexpected and, in consequence, no plans had been made for his replacement.

  • Wastage was no doubt a necessary consequence of war.

  • As an overseer, he suddenly found himself a person of consequence.

  • Maternity services were to be reduced in consequence of falling birth rates.

Phrase collocation

  • take (或 bear) the consequences

    accept responsibility for the negative results or effects of one's choice or action

  • in consequence

    As a result; consequently.

Synonym discrimination

  • consequence, result, effect, outcome

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  • "Ouch!" She says, "I thought you said your dog does not bite!"
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