consequence
gb/kˈɑnsəkwəns/ us/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
B1
Английски
~ 1300
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
entity
1
a result or effect
Something that happens because of what someone does or what happens before.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is a consequence of [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consequence' with 'cause'. Remember, 'consequence' is the effect, not what makes it happen.
Синоними
result (More general and commonly used in everyday speech; 'consequence' can imply significance or seriousness.)
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outcome (Often used in contexts involving decisions or processes; slightly more formal.)
Антоними
cause (Refers to what produces an effect, rather than the effect itself.)
Колокации
serious consequence
|natural consequence
|direct consequence
|face the consequences
|as a consequence
Теми
daily life
|logic
|cause and effect
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The accident was a direct consequence of careless driving.
- Failing the exam was the consequence of not studying.
- Global warming is a consequence of increased greenhouse gas emissions.
- His injury was an inevitable consequence of the dangerous sport.
- The new law had unintended consequences for small businesses.
Примери за учащи
- The fire was a consequence of the storm.
- Her illness is a consequence of not eating well.
- Losing the game was a consequence of poor teamwork.
- He lost his job as a consequence of being late every day.
Съществително
formal
B2
entity
2
importance or significance
How important or serious something is.
Модел на употреба:
of (great/little) consequence
Честа грешка:
Learners may try to use this meaning in casual conversation where it can sound overly formal.
Синоними
significance (Often interchangeable but 'significance' is more common in both formal and informal contexts.)
Антоними
insignificance (Means having no importance or relevance.)
Колокации
of great consequence
|of little consequence
|matters of consequence
Теми
evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The decision is of great consequence to the future of the company.
- These details are of little consequence to the main argument.
- Matters of consequence should be handled with care.
- His opinion was of no consequence in the final decision.
Примери за учащи
- This rule is of great consequence.
- That fact is of little consequence to me.
- Her words are of no consequence here.
Граматика
Речникова форма
consequence
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
US/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
Срички и ударение
con - sequence (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: consequence
- Plural: consequence, consequences
Семейство думи
Forms
consequences
noun
Core family
consequently
adverb B2
Related words
consequential
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
inconsequential
adjective
Advanced or less common
consequent
adjective C1
Изрази
as a consequence
1/ˈæz ə kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
as a result
Used to say that something happened because of something else just mentioned.
Примери
- She forgot her passport. As a consequence, she missed her flight.
- It rained heavily all night. As a consequence, the match was postponed.
face the consequences
1/fˈeɪs ðə kˈɑnsəkwˌɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase
accept negative results
To deal with bad results because of what you did.
Примери
- If you break the law, you must face the consequences.
- He knew he had made a mistake and was ready to face the consequences.
of great consequence
1/əv ɡɹˈeɪt kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
formal
very important
Very important or having a big effect.
Примери
- The discovery is of great consequence for medical research.
- Her decision was of great consequence for the team.
of little consequence
1/əv lˈɪtəl kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
formal
not important
Not important or not having much effect.
Примери
- The delay was of little consequence to the overall schedule.
- His comments were of little consequence in the discussion.