Synonyms:
consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
Meaning: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
Synonyms:
consequence, aftermath
Meaning: the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Synonyms:
consequence, import, moment
Meaning: having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence"
Usage examples
I foresaw the consequence
"It is of no consequence.
The end is of no consequence whatever.
Without consequence he changed the subject.
Sometimes death was the immediate consequence.
The question, happily, was one of no great consequence.
What was the consequence of these exploring expeditions?
'I don't suppose it's a matter of much consequence to HIM.
The consequence was that she fell--but safe in the smith's arms.
Javert knew it, and held her in special veneration in consequence.