Consequence

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

Definitions of consequence

noun a result or effect of an action or condition; outcome

Example Sentences

A1 Not doing your homework can have consequences.

A2 He didn't study for the exam and suffered the consequences.

B1 The company faced serious consequences for violating environmental regulations.

B2 The decision to cut funding for the project had far-reaching consequences.

C1 The politician's scandal had significant consequences on public trust.

C2 The economic downturn had profound consequences for the global market.

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A1 Not doing your homework can consequence in a lower grade.

A2 Eating unhealthy food can consequence in weight gain.

B1 Skipping class may consequence in missing important information.

B2 Procrastinating on your work can consequence in a rushed final product.

C1 Neglecting to communicate effectively can consequence in misunderstandings.

C2 Failing to address the issue promptly can consequence in further complications.

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A1 Not studying for the exam had serious consequences.

A2 The consequence of missing the bus was being late for work.

B1 The decision had far-reaching consequences for the company.

B2 The new policy had unintended consequences on employee morale.

C1 The politician failed to consider the consequences of their actions.

C2 The environmental consequences of deforestation are devastating.

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A1 If you don't study for the test, the consequence will be a low grade.

A2 She forgot her umbrella, and as a consequence, she got soaked in the rain.

B1 Not following the rules can have serious consequences in the workplace.

B2 The company faced severe consequences for their unethical business practices.

C1 The politician was fully aware of the consequences of his actions.

C2 The decision to go to war had far-reaching consequences for the country.

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Example Sentences

A1 Eating too much candy can have consequences for your health.

A2 Not studying for the exam may have consequences on your final grade.

B1 Skipping work without permission could result in serious consequences.

B2 The company's decision to cut costs had serious consequences for its employees.

C1 The politician's scandal had far-reaching consequences for the entire country.

C2 The environmental consequences of deforestation are devastating for the planet.

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A1 I forgot my umbrella, so as a consequence, I got soaked in the rain.

A2 She didn't study for the exam, and as a consequence, she failed.

B1 He didn't follow the instructions, and as a consequence, he was fired from his job.

B2 The company ignored the safety regulations, and as a consequence, there was a serious accident.

C1 The government implemented new policies, and as a consequence, the economy started to improve.

C2 The team worked hard to meet the deadline, and as a consequence, they received praise from their supervisor.

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A1 I forgot my umbrella and, as a consequence, I got soaked in the rain.

A2 I didn't study for the test and, consequence, I failed.

B1 She missed the deadline and, as a consequence, her project was rejected.

B2 The company ignored the safety regulations and, consequence, faced a hefty fine.

C1 The government's decision had far-reaching consequences for the economy.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research had profound consequences for the field of medicine.

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Example Sentences

A1 If you don't study for your exam, the consequence will be a low grade.

A2 Eating too much junk food can have serious consequences for your health.

B1 The consequence of missing the deadline was that the project had to be postponed.

B2 The company faced severe consequences after the data breach was made public.

C1 The economic consequences of the pandemic are still being felt around the world.

C2 The politician's decision had far-reaching consequences for the country's future.

Examples of consequence in a Sentence

formal The consequence of not following the company's policies could result in termination.

informal If you don't study for the test, the consequence will be a low grade.

slang Ditching class has consequences, dude.

figurative Her decision to quit her job had far-reaching consequences on her career.

Grammatical Forms of consequence

past tense

consequenced

plural

consequences

comparative

more consequential

superlative

most consequential

present tense

consequences

future tense

will consequence

perfect tense

has consequenced

continuous tense

is consequencing

singular

consequence

positive degree

consequential

infinitive

to consequence

gerund

consequencing

participle

consequenced

Origin and Evolution of consequence

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'consequence' originated from the Latin word 'consequentia', which is derived from the verb 'consequi' meaning 'to follow'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'consequence' has evolved to refer to the result or effect of an action or situation, emphasizing the importance of what follows from a particular event or decision.