CONSEQUENCE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Consequence.
How to pronounce consequence:
US
Consequence - as a noun
A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example: "The magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
effect14event8issue5outcome11result6upshot11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
phenomenon17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
materialisation17materialization26offspring18aftereffect22
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aftermath17backwash22wake11bandwagon effectbrisance12butterfly effectby-productbyproduct19change12coattails effectcoriolis effectdent5domino effectharvest13impact12wallop11influence14knock-on effectbranch13offset12offshoot17outgrowth16product12placebo effectposition effectrepercussion16reverberation18response10fallout10side effectspillover14
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The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aftermath17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
final resultoutcome11result6resultant9termination13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Having important effects or influence
Example: "Decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
import10moment10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
significance20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inconsequence26Consequence - as a verb
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
Example Sentences
"Lying to your parents can have serious consequences."
"His reckless behavior had severe consequences for his career."
"The company is facing the consequences of its poor financial decisions."
"Global warming is a consequence of increased carbon emissions."
"Skipping classes will have negative consequences on your grades."
Word Game Points
Is CONSEQUENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, consequence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONSEQUENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is CONSEQUENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, consequence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONSEQUENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.
Is CONSEQUENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, consequence is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONSEQUENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
