Definition of consequence

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Definition of consequence

  • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon (noun)

    Examples

    1. his decision had depressing consequences for business

    Synonyms

    1. effect
    2. event
    3. issue
    4. outcome
    5. result
    6. upshot
  • having important effects or influence (noun)

    Examples

    1. decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself
    2. that result is of no consequence

    Synonyms

    1. import
    2. moment
  • the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. aftermath

See definition of consequence in Merriam Webster