Consequence
noun
Result or effect of an action or condition.
Many have been laid off from work as a consequence of the administration's policies.
Often appears as...
- as a consequence
- consequence of
noun
Importance or relevance.
The water shortage is a matter of grave consequence.
Often appears as...
- matter of consequence
- person of consequence
noun
A punishment or negative result of a wrong action.
Criminal actions must have serious consequences.
Often appears as...
- face the consequences
- bear the consequences
noun
Result or effect of an action or condition.
Many have been laid off from work as a consequence of the administration's policies.
Often appears as...
- as a consequence
- consequence of
noun
Importance or relevance.
The water shortage is a matter of grave consequence.
Often appears as...
- matter of consequence
- person of consequence
noun
A punishment or negative result of a wrong action.
Criminal actions must have serious consequences.
Often appears as...
- face the consequences
- bear the consequences
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cause and Effect
Use 'consequence' to discuss the result of something that happened earlier.
Eating too much sugar can have negative health consequences.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Bad
'Consequence' can be neutral or positive, not just negative.
One consequence of diligent study is better grades.
Pro Tip 3/3Linked Actions
Use 'as a consequence' to clearly link the cause and its result.
She arrived late and as a consequence, she missed the meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Cause and Effect
Use 'consequence' to discuss the result of something that happened earlier.
Eating too much sugar can have negative health consequences.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Bad
'Consequence' can be neutral or positive, not just negative.
One consequence of diligent study is better grades.
Pro Tip 3/3Linked Actions
Use 'as a consequence' to clearly link the cause and its result.
She arrived late and as a consequence, she missed the meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Cause and Effect
Use 'consequence' to discuss the result of something that happened earlier.
Eating too much sugar can have negative health consequences.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Bad
'Consequence' can be neutral or positive, not just negative.
One consequence of diligent study is better grades.
Pro Tip 3/3Linked Actions
Use 'as a consequence' to clearly link the cause and its result.
She arrived late and as a consequence, she missed the meeting.
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The threat of invasive...
rarely considering the consequences. But now that we're learning more about the effects of invasive species on ecosystems, many governments closely monitor the transport of plants and animals, and ban the imports of certain organisms. But could the species with the most drastic environmental impact
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The Survival of the Sea...
where many others have ended their evolutionary run. Second, throughout the centuries and up till today, every living adult sea turtle has overcome the odds, existing as a consequence of chance, skill, and capability. The gauntlet each sea turtle faces in the course of its lifetime goes
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The science of stage...
by the nuances of modern civilization. So, to your conscious modern mind, it's a speech. To the rest of your brain, built up to code with the law of the jungle, when you perceive the possible consequences of blowing a speech, it's time to run for your life or fight to the death.
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Climate Change 101 with...
media climate change as we know it today is change in our Earth's overall temperature with massive and permanent ramifications although its consequences can be planet threatening scientists still believe there are things we can do on a personal level to help recycle and
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Heal your brain with...
the trick only worked if you had that first-hand immersive experience of cutting down the tree yourself now maybe we should all spend more time in virtual environments that help us really see and feel the global consequences of our actions it could help us unleash our
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What makes something...
rooted in the nonsensical logic of the situations described. So on the one hand, it's easy to recognize the Kafkaesque in today's world. We rely on increasingly convoluted systems of administration that have real consequences on every aspect of our lives.
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Should we get rid of...
Many social scientists worry about test scores resulting in sweeping and often negative changes for test takers, sometimes with long-term life consequences. We can't blame the tests, though. It's up to us to use the right tests for the right jobs,
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5 tips to improve your...
At first glance, that seems great. But what about the long-term environmental effects? If gasoline use is less restricted by cost, this could also cause a huge surge in air pollution, an unintended consequence that's important to think about.
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Rethinking infidelity...
Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself.
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The World's Longest...
as a consequence jungles are home to more species of plants than anywhere else on earth and they in turn support a wealth of animals in ecuador the competition is at its
Video examples
The threat of invasive...
rarely considering the consequences. But now that we're learning more about the effects of invasive species on ecosystems, many governments closely monitor the transport of plants and animals, and ban the imports of certain organisms. But could the species with the most drastic environmental impact
Video examples
The Survival of the Sea...
where many others have ended their evolutionary run. Second, throughout the centuries and up till today, every living adult sea turtle has overcome the odds, existing as a consequence of chance, skill, and capability. The gauntlet each sea turtle faces in the course of its lifetime goes
Video examples
The science of stage...
by the nuances of modern civilization. So, to your conscious modern mind, it's a speech. To the rest of your brain, built up to code with the law of the jungle, when you perceive the possible consequences of blowing a speech, it's time to run for your life or fight to the death.
Video examples
Climate Change 101 with...
media climate change as we know it today is change in our Earth's overall temperature with massive and permanent ramifications although its consequences can be planet threatening scientists still believe there are things we can do on a personal level to help recycle and
Video examples
Heal your brain with...
the trick only worked if you had that first-hand immersive experience of cutting down the tree yourself now maybe we should all spend more time in virtual environments that help us really see and feel the global consequences of our actions it could help us unleash our
Video examples
What makes something...
rooted in the nonsensical logic of the situations described. So on the one hand, it's easy to recognize the Kafkaesque in today's world. We rely on increasingly convoluted systems of administration that have real consequences on every aspect of our lives.
Video examples
Should we get rid of...
Many social scientists worry about test scores resulting in sweeping and often negative changes for test takers, sometimes with long-term life consequences. We can't blame the tests, though. It's up to us to use the right tests for the right jobs,
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
At first glance, that seems great. But what about the long-term environmental effects? If gasoline use is less restricted by cost, this could also cause a huge surge in air pollution, an unintended consequence that's important to think about.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself.
Video examples
The World's Longest...
as a consequence jungles are home to more species of plants than anywhere else on earth and they in turn support a wealth of animals in ecuador the competition is at its
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Colin Kaepernick
American Athlete
A lot of them have families to feed, and I think it's a tragic situation where players aren't comfortable speaking what's on their mind or what's right because they're afraid of consequences that come along with it. That's not an ideal environment for anybody.
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Evgeny Morozov
Belarusian Writer
As leakers take great risks in releasing information, assuring them that they are not sacrificing themselves in vain and that their leaks would have public consequences would most likely encourage more people to leak.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
The world is not looking for servants, there are plenty of these, but for masters, men who form their purposes and then carry them out, let the consequences be what they may.
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Ernestine Rose
American Activist
If they are unsuccessful in married life, who suffers more the bitter consequences of poverty than the wife? But if successful, she has not a dollar to call her own.
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Ernie Isley
American Musician
You get to the point in life where you realize you have to roll up your sleeves, deal with the consequences of what happens, and carry your own weight.
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Jack Welch
American Businessman
There's no such thing as work-life balance. There are work-life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.
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Jose Mujica
Uruguayan Statesman
My lifestyle is a consequence of my wounds. I'm the son of my history.
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Ayrton Senna
Brazilian Celebrity
Winning is the most important. Everything is consequence of that.
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Charles Seymour
American Historian
We seek the truth and will endure the consequences.
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Colin Kaepernick
American Athlete
A lot of them have families to feed, and I think it's a tragic situation where players aren't comfortable speaking what's on their mind or what's right because they're afraid of consequences that come along with it. That's not an ideal environment for anybody.
Quote examples
Evgeny Morozov
Belarusian Writer
As leakers take great risks in releasing information, assuring them that they are not sacrificing themselves in vain and that their leaks would have public consequences would most likely encourage more people to leak.
Quote examples
Woodrow Wilson
American President
The world is not looking for servants, there are plenty of these, but for masters, men who form their purposes and then carry them out, let the consequences be what they may.
Quote examples
Ernestine Rose
American Activist
If they are unsuccessful in married life, who suffers more the bitter consequences of poverty than the wife? But if successful, she has not a dollar to call her own.
Quote examples
Ernie Isley
American Musician
You get to the point in life where you realize you have to roll up your sleeves, deal with the consequences of what happens, and carry your own weight.
Quote examples
Jack Welch
American Businessman
There's no such thing as work-life balance. There are work-life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.
Quote examples
Jose Mujica
Uruguayan Statesman
My lifestyle is a consequence of my wounds. I'm the son of my history.
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Ayrton Senna
Brazilian Celebrity
Winning is the most important. Everything is consequence of that.
Quote examples
Charles Seymour
American Historian
We seek the truth and will endure the consequences.
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