consequences

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: con-se-quenc-es (4)

English Definition

The results or effects of an action or condition.

Example Sentence

We must face the consequences of our actions.

US IPA /ˈkɑːn.sə.kwen.sɪz/

UK IPA /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwən.sɪz/

results outcomes effects repercussions aftermaths

causes origins sources