Princeton's WordNet

1. consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot(noun)

   a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

   "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

2. consequence, aftermath(noun)

   the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

3. consequence, import, moment(noun)

   having important effects or influence

   "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. consequence(noun)ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns

   a result or effect

   the consequences of their actions; Our health care suffers as a consequence of these policies.

2. consequenceˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns

   having little or no importance

   matters of little consequence

Wiktionary

1. consequence(Noun)

   That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

2. consequence(Noun)

   A result of actions.

   I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.

3. consequence(Noun)

   A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.

4. consequence(Noun)

   Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

5. consequence(Noun)

   Importance with respect to what comes after.

6. consequence(Noun)

   The power to influence or produce an effect.

7. consequence(Noun)

   importance, value, or influence

8. consequence(Verb)

   To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.

Webster Dictionary

1. Consequence(noun)

   that which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result

2. Consequence(noun)

   a proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference

3. Consequence(noun)

   chain of causes and effects; consecution

4. Consequence(noun)

   importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction

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