consequence
gb/kˈɑnsəkwəns/ us/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
B1
Inglês
~ 1300
következmény, jelentőség, fontosság
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
következmény
B1
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consequence' with 'cause'. Remember, 'consequence' is the effect, not what makes it happen.
Significado
a result or effect
Colocações
serious consequence
|natural consequence
|direct consequence
|face the consequences
|as a consequence
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
cause (Refers to what produces an effect, rather than the effect itself.)
Temas
daily life
|logic
|cause and effect
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Something that happens because of what someone does or what happens before.
A result or outcome that follows from an action, decision, or situation.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
2
jelentőség
B1
fontosság
A2
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may try to use this meaning in casual conversation where it can sound overly formal.
Significado
importance or significance
Colocações
of great consequence
|of little consequence
|matters of consequence
Sinônimos
significance (Often interchangeable but 'significance' is more common in both formal and informal contexts.)
Antônimos
insignificance (Means having no importance or relevance.)
Temas
evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
How important or serious something is.
The importance or relevance of something in a particular context.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
consequence
AFI
GB/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
US/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
Sílabas e tonicidade
con - sequence (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: consequence
- Plural: consequence, consequences
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
as a consequence
1/ˈæz ə kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
as a result
Used to say that something happened because of something else just mentioned.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The delay was of little consequence to the overall schedule.
- His comments were of little consequence in the discussion.