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con·se·quence
 consequence
- pronunciation:
- kan
s
kwns
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noun |
| definition 1: |
that which follows; result.
Her stomach pain was a consequence of eating too much.- synonyms:
- effect, outcome, result
- similar words:
- conclusion, fallout, note, wake
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| definition 2: |
importance or significance.
She asked a question of some consequence.- synonyms:
- importance, magnitude, significance, weight
- similar words:
- account, gravity, import, note
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| related words: |
derivation, emphasis, impact, meaning, price, weight |
| contrasting words: |
cause |
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