consequence
gb/kˈɑnsəkwəns/ us/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 1300
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
B1
entity
1
a result or effect
Something that happens because of what someone does or what happens before.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] is a consequence of [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consequence' with 'cause'. Remember, 'consequence' is the effect, not what makes it happen.
هممعنیها
result (More general and commonly used in everyday speech; 'consequence' can imply significance or seriousness.)
|
outcome (Often used in contexts involving decisions or processes; slightly more formal.)
متضادها
cause (Refers to what produces an effect, rather than the effect itself.)
ترکیبهای رایج
serious consequence
|natural consequence
|direct consequence
|face the consequences
|as a consequence
موضوعها
daily life
|logic
|cause and effect
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
اسم
formal
B2
entity
2
importance or significance
How important or serious something is.
الگوی کاربرد:
of (great/little) consequence
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may try to use this meaning in casual conversation where it can sound overly formal.
هممعنیها
significance (Often interchangeable but 'significance' is more common in both formal and informal contexts.)
متضادها
insignificance (Means having no importance or relevance.)
ترکیبهای رایج
of great consequence
|of little consequence
|matters of consequence
موضوعها
evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- This rule is of great consequence.
- That fact is of little consequence to me.
- Her words are of no consequence here.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
consequence
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
US/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
هجاها و تکیه
con - sequence (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: consequence
- Plural: consequence, consequences
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارتها
as a consequence
1/ˈæz ə kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
as a result
Used to say that something happened because of something else just mentioned.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- The delay was of little consequence to the overall schedule.
- His comments were of little consequence in the discussion.