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consequence

/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+nounDifficulty 3/5
Definition

A result or effect of an action or situation.

In simple English

A result, often negative.

See it in a sentence

One consequence of poor planning is wasted time.

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Teacher tip

Excellent for cause-effect essays.

Common mistake

Don’t confuse consequence with sequence.

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Synonyms

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Antonyms

cause

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