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consequence

consequence

Meaning of consequence

English

a result of an action or event

Deutsch

ein Ergebnis einer Handlung oder eines Ereignisses

consequence

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
American English
/ˈkɑnsəˌkwens/

consequence with German translation

consequence usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

That's a consequence of his actions.

Das ist eine Folge seines Handelns.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The consequence was a long argument.

Die Folge war ein langer Streit.

consequence synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between consequence, result, effect, outcome, implication, and aftermath

R
🇬🇧English
result

neutral general word for what happens after

very often

ENThe test results were good.

effect
🇬🇧English

the change something causes

very often

ENCoffee has a strong effect on me.

O
🇬🇧English
outcome

the final result of an event or process

often

ENWe're waiting for the outcome of the vote.

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I
🇬🇧English
implication

a possible future effect; formal

often

ENHave you thought about the implications of this plan?

A
🇬🇧English
aftermath

the period after a disaster and its effects

often

ENThe town rebuilt slowly in the aftermath of the flood.

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What does consequence mean?

a result of an action or event

How do you pronounce consequence?

consequence is pronounced [ˈkɒnsɪkwəns].

How is consequence used in a sentence?

Das ist eine Folge seines Handelns. Translation: That's a consequence of his actions.

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