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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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   a result of an action or situation, esp. (in the plural) a bad result: For someone who is old and weak, the consequences of a broken hip can be serious. consequence noun (IMPORTANCE)

   • English (US)

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

   • Simplified

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

   • Traditional

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

   • Consequence in Spanish

     CONSEQUENCE translate: consecuencia, consecuencia...

   • Consequence in Malay

     CONSEQUENCE translate: kesan, kepentingan. Learn more in the...

   • Consequence in Polish

     CONSEQUENCE translate: konsekwencja, następstwo, znaczenie....

   • Consequence in German

     CONSEQUENCE translate: die Folge, die Bedeutung. Learn more...

   • Consequence in Korean

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

3. 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 conclusion, a result, or an importance based on effects or conditions.

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5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › consequenceConsequence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A consequence is a "result" or "conclusion," and the Latin sequī, "to follow," is part of its history. Most actions and acts of nature have a consequence that follows as a result. When people do something wrong, like rob a bank, the consequence will probably be prison time.

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

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 › english › consequenceconsequence - 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 or a game of storytelling. Find synonyms, idioms and related topics for consequence.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › consequenceCONSEQUENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of consequence as a noun, with synonyms and usage examples. Consequence is the result of an action or situation, especially a bad result, or not important.