consequence
gb/kˈɑnsəkwəns/ us/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
B1
Inglese
~ 1300
következmény, jelentőség, fontosság
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
következmény
B1
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consequence' with 'cause'. Remember, 'consequence' is the effect, not what makes it happen.
Significato
a result or effect
Collocazioni
serious consequence
|natural consequence
|direct consequence
|face the consequences
|as a consequence
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
cause (Refers to what produces an effect, rather than the effect itself.)
Temi
daily life
|logic
|cause and effect
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Something that happens because of what someone does or what happens before.
A result or outcome that follows from an action, decision, or situation.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
2
jelentőség
B1
fontosság
A2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may try to use this meaning in casual conversation where it can sound overly formal.
Significato
importance or significance
Collocazioni
of great consequence
|of little consequence
|matters of consequence
Sinonimi
significance (Often interchangeable but 'significance' is more common in both formal and informal contexts.)
Contrari
insignificance (Means having no importance or relevance.)
Temi
evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
How important or serious something is.
The importance or relevance of something in a particular context.
Grammatica
Forma base
consequence
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
US/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
Sillabe e accento
con - sequence (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: consequence
- Plural: consequence, consequences
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
as a consequence
1/ˈæz ə kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
as a result
Used to say that something happened because of something else just mentioned.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The delay was of little consequence to the overall schedule.
- His comments were of little consequence in the discussion.