consequence Synonyms & Antonyms
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Instead of consequence you can say aftercome, distinction or implication depending on the context.
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Consequence as a Noun
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result. An unwanted or unpleasant effect.
I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
An unwanted or unpleasant effect.
I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
consecution; chain of causes and effects.
conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.
Importance, influence, or significance.
My opinions are of no consequence whatsoever to my parents.
That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
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A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.
I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
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A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
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Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
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Importance with respect to what comes after.
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The power to influence or produce an effect.
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(especially when preceded by "of") Importance, value, or influence.
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Consequence as a Verb
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
Consequence in a Sentence
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.
Word Forms & Grammar
consequence (countable and uncountable, plural consequences)
consequence (third-person singular simple present consequences, present participle consequencing, simple past and past participle consequenced)
Origin of Consequence
From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence,[1] from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.
Quick Facts About Consequence
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | An effect; something that follows a cause as a result. An unwanted or unpleasant effect |
| Synonyms | aftercome, distinction and implication |
| Plural | consequences |
| Verb forms | consequences, consequencing, consequenced |
Consequence Pronunciation
Consequence is pronounced //ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Consequence
Is consequence a noun or a verb?
Consequence is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of consequence?
The plural of consequence is consequences.
What is the past tense of consequence?
The past tense of consequence is consequenced. The present participle is consequencing.