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consequence

Definition for consequence

noun as in result, outcome of action

noun as in importance, significance

noun as in person's status

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Example Sentences

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The consequences of this ignorance are putting the country, and the entire world, in grave danger.

From Salon

Riley warned his team of the consequences of failing to improve.

He added: “None of us will be spared from the consequences if this continues.”

From Salon

The consequences for deliberate damage to a scheduled monument range from fines to a prison sentence.

From BBC

“I can’t imagine what people who don’t regularly follow this, but do want to maintain protection from serious consequences of COVID, are doing.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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