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   consequence

   /ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant: "abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences" Similar resultupshotoutcomeout-turnsequeleffectreactionrepercussionreverberationsramificationendend resultconclusionterminationculminationdenouementcorollaryconcomitantaftermathfruit(s)productproduceby-productsequelaeinformal:pay-offdated:issuearchaic:successOpposite cause
   • 2. importance or relevance: "the past is of no consequence" Similar importanceimportsignificanceaccountmomentmomentousnesssubstancenotemarkprominencevalueweightinessweightconcerninterestgravityseriousness
   • ▪ social distinction: dated "a woman of consequence"
   • 3. a game in which a narrative is made up by the players in turn, each ignorant of what has already been contributed.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consequentia, from consequent- ‘following closely’, from the verb consequi.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSEQUENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of consequence as a noun, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to use consequence in different contexts, such as results, effects, importance and consequences.

   • English (US)

     CONSEQUENCE meaning: 1. a result of a particular action or...

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     CONSEQUENCE translate: （常指不好或不利的）结果，后果. Learn more in the...

   • Consequence in Arabic

     CONSEQUENCE translate: عاقِبة. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Consequence in Japanese

     CONSEQUENCE translate: 結果, 結果（けっか）. Learn more in the...

   • Consequence in Russian

     CONSEQUENCE translate: последствие . Learn more in the...

   • Consequence in Korean

     CONSEQUENCE translate: 결과. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › consequenceCONSEQUENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Consequence definition: the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier. See examples of CONSEQUENCE used in a sentence.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › consequenceConsequence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of consequence as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Consequence can mean a logical conclusion, a result, an effect, or an importance.

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   Definitions of consequence. noun. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. “his decision had depressing consequences for business” synonyms: effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot. see more. noun. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual. synonyms: aftermath. see more. noun.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSEQUENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of consequence as a result, effect, or outcome of something, and see how to use it in sentences and idioms. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for consequence in British and American English.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconsequence - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word consequence, which can be a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result, or a game of writing stories. See idioms, synonyms and word origin of consequence.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanconsequence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Consequences is used most frequently to talk about possible negative results of an action. It is commonly used with such words as adverse , dire , disastrous , fatal , harmful , negative , serious , tragic , and unfortunate .