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consequence
noun(con-se-quence)
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Synonyms: effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot,
Examples:
His decision had depressing consequences for business.
consequence
noun(con-se-quence)
having important effects or influence
Synonyms: import, moment,
Antonyms: inconsequence,
Examples:
Decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself.
That result is of no consequence.
consequence
noun(con-se-quence)
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Synonyms: aftermath,

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