The consequencesof something are the results or effects of it.
Her lawyer said she understood the consequences of her actions and was prepared togo to jail. [+ of]
An economic crisis may have tremendous consequences for our global security. [+ for]
Synonyms: result, effect, outcome, repercussion More Synonyms of consequence
2.
See in consequence, as a consequence
3.
See of (...) consequence
4.
See take the consequences/face the consequences
More Synonyms of consequence
consequence in British English
(ˈkɒnsɪkwəns)
noun
1.
a result or effect of some previous occurrence
2.
an unpleasant result (esp in the phrase take the consequences)
3.
significance or importance
it's of no consequence
a work of consequence
4. logic
a.
a conclusion reached by reasoning
b.
the conclusion of an argument
c.
the relations between the conclusion and the premises of a valid argument
5.
the relation between an effect and its cause
6. in consequence
consequence in American English
(ˈkɑnsɪˌkwɛns; ˈkɑnsɪkwəns)
noun
1.
a result of an action, process, etc.; outcome; effect
2.
a logical result or conclusion; inference
3.
the relation of effect to cause
4.
importance as a cause or influence
a matter of slight consequence
5.
importance in rank; influence
a person of consequence
SIMILAR WORDS: efˈfect, imˈportance
Idioms:
in consequence (of)
take the consequences
Word origin
OFr < L consequentia < consequens, prp. of consequi, to follow after < com-, with + sequi, to follow: see sequent
Examples of 'consequence' in a sentence
consequence
Not long afterwards Jost Dehn died of a heart attack, probably as a consequence of his wife's killing.
Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR (2002)
Habib Saadi's return then, would have been of no consequence to him.
Forrest, Roberta WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM (2002)
He wondered about Estela Rosabal and what had become of her as a consequence of herhusband's ambitions.
Armstrong, Campbell MAMBO (2002)
Quotations
As you sow, so shall you reap
In other languages
consequence
British English: consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ NOUN
The consequences of something are the results or effects of it.
If we do not take the right actions now, we will suffer the consequences later.
American English: consequence
Arabic: عَاقِبَة
Brazilian Portuguese: consequência
Chinese: 后果
Croatian: posljedica
Czech: důsledek
Danish: konsekvens
Dutch: gevolg
European Spanish: consecuencia
Finnish: seuraus
French: conséquence
German: Folge
Greek: συνέπεια
Italian: conseguenza
Japanese: 結果
Korean: 결과
Norwegian: konsekvens
Polish: konsekwencja
European Portuguese: consequência
Romanian: consecință
Russian: последствие
Latin American Spanish: consecuencia
Swedish: konsekvens
Thai: ผลลัพธ์
Turkish: sonuç
Ukrainian: послідовність
Vietnamese: hậu quả
All related terms of 'consequence'
in consequence
as a result
logical consequence
the relation that obtains between the conclusion and the premises of a formally valid argument
of (...) consequence
Something or someone of consequence is important or valuable . If something or someone is of no consequence , or of little consequence , they are not important or valuable.
in consequence (of)
as a result (of)
in consequence, as a consequence
If one thing happens and then another thing happens in consequence or as a consequence , the second thing happens as a result of the first .
Chinese translation of 'consequence'
consequence
(ˈkɔnsɪkwəns)
n
(c) (= result) 后(後)果 (hòuguǒ) (种(種), zhǒng)
(= importance)
of consequence重要性 (zhòngyàoxìng)
in consequence因而 (yīn'ér)
it's of little/no consequence这(這)是无(無)关(關)紧(緊)要的 (zhè shì wúguān jǐnyào de)
1 (noun)
Definition
a logical result or effect
Her lawyers said she understood the consequences of her actions.
Synonyms
result
This is the result of eating too much fatty food.
effect
the psychological effects of head injuries
outcome
It's too early to predict the outcome of the race.
repercussion
It was an incident which had repercussions.
end
The end justifies the means.
issue
event
sequel
The arrests were a direct sequel to the investigations.
end result
upshot
So the upshot is we're going for lunch on Friday.
2 (noun)
Definition
significance or importance
This question is of little consequence.
Synonyms
importance
Safety is of paramount importance.
interest
Money was of no interest to her at all.
concern
The survey's findings are a matter of great concern.
moment
I was glad I had nothing of great moment to do that afternoon.
value
Studies are needed to see if these therapies have any value.
account
These obscure little groups were of no account in national politics.
note
weight
That argument no longer carries much weight.
import (formal)
Such arguments are of little import.
significance
ideas about the social significance of religion
portent
3 (noun)
Definition
significance or importance
He was a sad little man of no consequence.
Synonyms
status
She cheated banks to satisfy her desire for money and status.
standing
He has improved his country's standing abroad.
bottom
rank
He eventually rose to the rank of captain.
distinction
He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
eminence
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world
repute
The UN's repute has risen immeasurably.
notability
The book contained 48 charts, each dedicated to a person of notability.
phrase
See in consequence
proverb
As you sow, so shall you reap
Additional synonyms
in the sense of account
These obscure little groups were of no account in national politics.
Synonyms
importance,
standing,
concern,
value,
note,
benefit,
use,
profit,
worth,
weight,
advantage,
rank,
import (formal),
honour,
consequence,
substance,
merit,
significance,
distinction,
esteem,
usefulness,
repute,
momentousness
in the sense of concern
Definition
regard or interest
The survey's findings are a matter of great concern.