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1. consequence

   Effect is the strongest of these words; it is that which is directly produced by the action of an efficient cause; we say, «Every effect must have an adequate cause» (compare CAUSE). In regard to human actions, effect commonly relates to intention; as, the shot took effect, i. e., the effect intended. A consequence is that which follows an act naturally, but less directly than the effect. The motion of the piston is the effect, and the agitation of the water under the paddle-wheels a consequence of the expansion of steam in the cylinder. The result is, literally, the rebound of an act, depending on many elements; the issue is that which flows forth directly; we say the issue of a battle, the result of a campaign. A consequent commonly is that which follows simply in order of time, or by logical inference. The end is the actual outcome without determination of its relation to what has gone before; it is ordinarily viewed as either the necessary, natural, or logical outcome, any effect, consequence, or result being termed an end; as, the end of such a course must be ruin. The event (Latin e, out, and venio, come) is primarily exactly the same in meaning as outcome; but in use it is more nearly equivalent to upshot signifying the sum and substance of all effects, consequences, and results of a course of action. Compare ACCIDENT; CAUSE; CIRCUMSTANCE; END; EVENT.

   Synonyms:
   consequent, effect, end, end, event, issue, outcome, outgrowth, result, sequel, upshot

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. consequence

   Antonyms:
   cause, causation, antecedence, premise, origin, datum, postulate, axiom, unimportance, insignificance, inconsequence, inconsecutiveness, irrelevance, meanness, paltriness

   Synonyms:
   effect, issue, result, inference, coherence, deduction, conclusion, outcome, importance, note, moment, dignity

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1. consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshotnoun

   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»

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   aftermath, progeny, resolution, issuing, case, government issue, military issue, return, takings, burden, resultant, payoff, core, take, publication, answer, impression, resultant role, event, upshot, subject, effect, topic, solvent, offspring, egress, gist, outlet, termination, exit, number, essence, yield, moment, emergence, outcome, way out, proceeds, issue, force, solution, final result, import, matter, result, issuance

2. consequence, aftermathnoun

   the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   issue, import, backwash, effect, moment, event, upshot, wake, aftermath, outcome, result

3. consequence, import, momentnoun

   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»

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   instant, event, import, second, minute, bit, aftermath, present moment, effect, result, moment, signification, importee, meaning, implication, here and now, importation, mo, upshot, significance, issue, outcome

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1. consequencenoun

   Antonyms:
   inconsequence

   Synonyms:
   result, effect, issue, event, sequence, sequel, outcome, upshot, eventuality, pursuance, importance, moment, weight

How to use consequence in a sentence?

1. David Diamond:

   It’s not stupidity, it’s that children and teens have partially formed brains, it’s a capacity to look to the future — that’s really what the frontal cortex does and that’s what preteens lack, an appreciation for the consequence of their actions.

2. Timothy Baghurst:

   If we haven’t anticipated or seen ourselves experiencing challenges, when we experience those challenges, we’re kind of unprepared for them, we don’t know what to do. That wasn’t part of the plan. And then as a consequence, maybe we lose that motivation or we don’t believe we can achieve that goal.

3. Roshan Bastani:

   Those less likely to receive optimal care tend to be poor, ethnic minority and the elderly, the consequence of this is that these groups are deprived the opportunity to benefit from scientific advances in care and are at increased risk for poorer outcomes.

4. Shobita Satyapal:

   Dual and triple black holes are exceedingly rare, but such systems are actually a natural consequence of galaxy mergers, which we think is how galaxies grow and evolve.

5. Franck Dixmier:

   We have to pay attention, we know from experience that bond markets are quite good at predicting future economic developments and what’s being priced in more and more is the consequence of a clear escalation of trade tensions.

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