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Consequence

noun

What happens after a choice.

11 letters 3 syllables

What does Consequence mean?

What happens after a choice.

Dictionary definition

A result that follows from an action or decision.

Example sentences

Consequence in a sentence

easy

One consequence of rushing is more errors.

medium

The consequence of kindness can be stronger teamwork.

hard

Writers show consequence to explain cause and effect in stories.

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What does consequence mean?

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Consequence

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Sounds like

kon · suh · kwens · strongest beat: kon

Synonyms

Words like Consequence

resultUse for what happens after an action.
outcomeUse for the final effect of a decision.
Antonyms

Opposite words

causeUse for what creates a consequence.
originUse for where an action begins.
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Word family

Consequence word family

Base word

consequence

adjective

consequential

Important because of likely outcomes.

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