consequences

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

noun

  1. 1

    That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

  2. 2

    A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.

    I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
  3. 3

    A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.

  4. 4

    Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

  5. 5

    Importance with respect to what comes after.

  6. 6

    The power to influence or produce an effect.

  7. 7

    (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, value, or influence.

noun

  1. 1

    An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.

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