consequence

Definition

  • noun: something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
  • noun: a conclusion derived through logic
  • synonyms: result, effect, end

Examples

  • She made some risky investments and 'in consequence' [='consequently'] lost a lot of money. = She lost a lot of money 'in consequence' of some risky investments.

  • Hundreds of people became sick 'as a consequence' [='as a result'] of the poor sanitary conditions.

  • The outcome of the election will be of little 'consequence' (to me). [=will not matter much to me]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Don't you see? Her transgressions led the zealots to Dormammu. Kaecilius was her fault. And here we are, in the consequence of her deception. A world on fire. Mordo, the London Sanctum has fallen. The New York one has been attacked, twice. (..)
    2016 Doctor Strange