consequence
gb/kˈɑnsəkwəns/ us/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1300
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
1
a result or effect
Something that happens because of what someone does or what happens before.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is a consequence of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consequence' with 'cause'. Remember, 'consequence' is the effect, not what makes it happen.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
cause (Refers to what produces an effect, rather than the effect itself.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
serious consequence
|natural consequence
|direct consequence
|face the consequences
|as a consequence
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|logic
|cause and effect
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
formal
B2
entity
2
importance or significance
How important or serious something is.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
of (great/little) consequence
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may try to use this meaning in casual conversation where it can sound overly formal.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
significance (Often interchangeable but 'significance' is more common in both formal and informal contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
insignificance (Means having no importance or relevance.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
of great consequence
|of little consequence
|matters of consequence
கருப்பொருள்கள்
evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- This rule is of great consequence.
- That fact is of little consequence to me.
- Her words are of no consequence here.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
consequence
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
US/kˈɑnsəkwəns/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
con - sequence (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: consequence
- Plural: consequence, consequences
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
as a consequence
1/ˈæz ə kˈɑnsəkwəns/
fixed phrase
as a result
Used to say that something happened because of something else just mentioned.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The delay was of little consequence to the overall schedule.
- His comments were of little consequence in the discussion.