Intermediate 📚 Vocabulary · #214 of 1319

consequence (n.)

a result of an action

Examples

  • Think about the consequences.

Key rules

  • A consequence is a result of an action
  • In consequence, as a consequence
  • Consequence is countable

Use cases

  • Explaining decisions
  • Warnings
  • Describing outcomes
💡 Tip: Consequence is usually negative in everyday speech.
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