consequence
gb/kˈɑnsəkwəns/ us/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
B1
Englanti
~ 1300
következmény, jelentőség, fontosság
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
1
következmény
B1
Käyttömalli:
[something] is a consequence of [something]
The accident was a direct consequence of careless driving.
A baleset a figyelmetlen vezetés közvetlen következménye volt.
Failing the exam was the consequence of not studying.
A vizsga sikertelensége annak a következménye volt, hogy nem tanult.
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
The fire was a consequence of the storm.
A tűz a vihar következménye volt.
Her illness is a consequence of not eating well.
A betegsége annak a következménye, hogy nem táplálkozott megfelelően.
Losing the game was a consequence of poor teamwork.
He lost his job as a consequence of being late every day.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consequence' with 'cause'. Remember, 'consequence' is the effect, not what makes it happen.
Merkitys
a result or effect
Kollokaatiot
serious consequence
|natural consequence
|direct consequence
|face the consequences
|as a consequence
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
cause (Refers to what produces an effect, rather than the effect itself.)
Teemat
daily life
|logic
|cause and effect
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Something that happens because of what someone does or what happens before.
A result or outcome that follows from an action, decision, or situation.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
FORMAL
2
jelentőség
B1
fontosság
A2
Käyttömalli:
of (great/little) consequence
The decision is of great consequence to the future of the company.
A döntésnek nagy jelentősége van a vállalat jövője szempontjából.
These details are of little consequence to the main argument.
Ezeknek a részleteknek kevés jelentőségük van a fő érvelés szempontjából.
Matters of consequence should be handled with care.
His opinion was of no consequence in the final decision.
Oppijaesimerkit
This rule is of great consequence.
Ennek a szabálynak nagy jelentősége van.
That fact is of little consequence to me.
Ennek a ténynek számomra kevés jelentősége van.
Her words are of no consequence here.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may try to use this meaning in casual conversation where it can sound overly formal.
Merkitys
importance or significance
Kollokaatiot
of great consequence
|of little consequence
|matters of consequence
Synonyymit
significance (Often interchangeable but 'significance' is more common in both formal and informal contexts.)
Antonyymit
insignificance (Means having no importance or relevance.)
Teemat
evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
How important or serious something is.
The importance or relevance of something in a particular context.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
consequence
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
US/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
Tavut ja painotus
con - sequence (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: consequence
- Plural: consequence, consequences
Sanaperhe
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
Ilmaukset
as a consequence
1/ˈæz ə kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
as a result
Used to say that something happened because of something else just mentioned.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- The delay was of little consequence to the overall schedule.
- His comments were of little consequence in the discussion.