consequence

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
US: /ˈkɑːnsekwəns/

  1. A result or effect of something, often negative.

    1. He was ready to face the consequence.
    2. Ignoring safety rules can have serious consequences for everyone involved.

  2. Importance or significance.

    1. The issue is of little consequence.
    2. Her opinion is of no consequence to the final decision-making process at all.

Synonyms

effect importance outcome significance result

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The word "consequence" in English means: A result or effect of something, often negative., Importance or significance..

The phonetic transcription of "consequence" is /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnsekwəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consequence": effect, importance, outcome, significance, result.

Example usage of "consequence": "He was ready to face the consequence.". More examples on the page.