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IELTS word

consequence

/ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛns/noun

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English definition

a result of an action or event

Common phrases / collocations

  1. serious consequence
  2. as a consequence
  3. unintended consequence

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The flooding was a consequence of the heavy rain.

  2. 2.

    The decision had serious consequences.

  3. 3.

    As a consequence, prices increased.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A residential street floods after heavy rain overwhelms the drains.
a result of an action or event
1storm and blocked drains
2flooded street
heavy rain→street floods