Synonyms for

Consequences

Verb / ˈkɑ:nsʌˌkwensʌz / Another word for consequences — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Consequences refer to the results or effects of something that has happened or been done.

Synonyms & similar words

issue event aftermath moment consequence outcome effect upshot import inconsequence result results outcomes repercussions effects ramifications implications corollaries sequels aftermath reaction conclusion end termination resolution consequence importance significance weight import moment

Synonyms by register

Formal

repercussions ramifications outcomes results

Informal

fallout aftermath what happens what comes of it

Literary

fruits sequelae

Antonyms

cause origin source beginning antecedent precursor genesis

Common collocations

  • serious consequences
  • unforeseen consequences
  • negative consequences
  • positive consequences
  • dire consequences
  • natural consequences
  • immediate consequences
  • logical consequences

Word family

noun consequence
verb consequate
adjective consequential
adverb consequently

Usage note

Often used in the plural to refer to the results of an action or situation. Be mindful of the negative connotation it often carries, though positive consequences are also possible.

Example sentences

  1. The consequences of not studying for the test were failing it.
  2. The consequences of playing with fire are getting burned.
  3. The consequences of littering are harming the environment.
  4. The consequences of being kind are making new friends.
  5. The consequences of eating too much candy are getting a stomachache.

Quotes

  • The consequences of our actions are always so complicated, so diverse, that predicting the future is a very difficult business indeed. - J.K. Rowling
  • “We are free to choose our paths, but we can't choose the consequences that come with them. - Sean Covey
  • “Everything you do has consequences. - Lalah Delia

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