consequence

/'kɔnsikwəns/
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consequence

The judge carefully considered the consequence of her ruling.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A result or effect of an action or condition: "Consequence" refers to something that happens as a direct or indirect outcome of a previous event or decision.
    • Importance or significance: "Consequence" can also describe the quality of being important, influential, or having value.
Examples of Usage
  • As a result or effect:
    • The economic consequences of the policy change were severe.
    • He didn't study, and as a consequence, he failed the exam.
  • As importance or significance:
    • The discovery is of great consequence to the scientific community.
    • Don't worry about that mistake; it's of no consequence.
Advanced Usage
  • "In consequence (of)": As a result (of).
    • The bridge was closed in consequence of the storm damage.
  • "Of consequence": Important, significant.
    • She is a person of consequence in the field of medicine.
  • "Take/bear/suffer the consequences": Accept the negative results of one's actions.
    • If you break the rules, you must be prepared to face the consequences.
Variants and Related Words
  • Consequent (adj): Following as a result or effect.
    • The heavy rains and the consequent flooding forced evacuations.
  • Consequential (adj):
    • Following as a result or effect.
    • Important; significant.
Synonyms
  • Result: A consequence, effect, or outcome.
  • Effect: A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
  • Outcome: The way a thing turns out; a consequence.
  • Importance: The state or fact of being of great significance or value.
  • Significance: The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
Antonyms
  • Cause: A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
  • Insignificance: The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "As a consequence": Therefore; for that reason. (Synonymous with "as a result").
    • He was late to work. As a consequence, he missed the important meeting.
  • "Without consequence": Without any important result or effect; insignificant.
    • The error was minor and passed without consequence.
consequence

The judge carefully considered the consequence of her ruling.

Noun
  1. having important effects or influence
    • decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself
    • virtue is of more moment than security
    • that result is of no consequence
  2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
  3. 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

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