B2nounsociety
US/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwens/
UK/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
a result of an action or situation, often a bad or unexpected one
In context
Many students don't think about the consequences of cheating in exams.
If you break the contract, you will have to face the consequences.
The factory closed, and as a consequence, hundreds of people lost their jobs.
Words that go with consequence
noun + preposition
- consequences ofFew people understand the consequences of climate change.
verb + noun
- face the consequencesIf you lie to your boss, you'll face the consequences.
- suffer the consequencesPoor families often suffer the consequences of rising prices.
adjective + noun
- serious consequencesDriving after drinking can have serious consequences.
- unintended consequencesThe new law had some unintended consequences.
- long-term consequencesLack of sleep can have long-term consequences for your health.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The consequence of my hard work was a scholarship.Correct: The result of my hard work was a scholarship.