consequence

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Consequence is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

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consequence

Plural
consequences

  1. A consequence is a result of an action, decision, etc.--often a bad result.
    The consequences of moving a million or more people were hardly recognized before the operations began.

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