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Definition consequence in American English

consequence noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkɑnsəkwəns/

▪ dire, disastrous, fatal, inevitable, serious, tragic, unforeseen, unfortunate

▪ accept, consider, face, suffer, take

1

a result or effect of something

Example

She said exactly what she felt, without fear of the consequences.

Example

The consequence of such policies will inevitably be higher taxes.

Example

Climate change could have disastrous consequences for farmers.

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Definition consequence in American English