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AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word
consequence
/ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/ Syllables: ˈcon·se·quence
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A result or effect of an action or condition, often undesirable.
Synonyms
result
outcome
effect
Antonyms
cause
Translations
consequence in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
نتيجة, عاقبة
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
ما يحدث بعد فعل شيء ما، وقد يكون جيدًا أو سيئًا.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A consequence is what happens as a result of something. Poor study habits have consequences. Policy decisions have social consequences.
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Memory TipConsequence comes from Latin 'consequi' meaning to follow — it follows from an action.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Deforestation has serious long-term consequences for biodiversity and climate stability.
Students must understand the academic consequences of plagiarism and dishonesty.
As a consequence of the policy change, many families lost access to support services.
Word Families & Pronunciation
consequence
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | consequent |
| adverb | consequently |
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