consequence — A result or effect of an action or condition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A result or effect of an action or condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
Korean meaning: 어떤 행동이나 상황의 결과, 결말
Korean pronunciation: 카-시-퀀스 (강세: 카)
Example Sentences
- He ate 10 hamburgers and the consequence was that he couldn't fit through the door.
- The consequence of forgetting your umbrella is becoming a human sprinkler.
- The economic consequences of the pandemic affected millions of people worldwide.
consequence
NOUN//ˈkɑːnsəkwəns//
A result or effect of an action or condition
Every action has a consequence — one move directly leads to a result.
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Consequence sets the sequence — one small act leads to a lasting consequence.
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Origin
From Latin 'consequentia', derived from 'consequens' (following after), which combines 'con-' (together) and 'sequi' (to follow). The word entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
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“He ate 10 hamburgers and the consequence was that he couldn't fit through the door.”
“The consequence of forgetting your umbrella is becoming a human sprinkler.”
“The economic consequences of the pandemic affected millions of people worldwide.”
“Every choice we make has consequences that shape our future.”
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