consequence

Everyday

1. A consequence is something that happens because of an action or event, a result. tree →
2. Consequences at school or home can mean what happens if you break a rule. tree →
3. Of consequence means important. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, behaviour and safety lessons, pupils learn that choices have consequences, good or bad. In science and history, pupils explain causes and consequences. In stories, a character faces the consequences of a mistake. Phrases: as a consequence, face the consequences, the consequence of.

Examples

• If you don't water plants, the consequence is that they die. tree →
• Every choice has consequences. tree →
• As a consequence of the storm, school was closed. tree →
• Breaking the rule has a consequence: no break time. tree →
• Think about the consequences before you act. tree →
• One consequence of pollution is dirty rivers. tree →
• He had to face the consequences of his lie. tree →
• But they weren't prepared for the consequences. tree →

Note

Countable noun. Adjective: consequent; adverb: consequently (so, therefore). Spelling: con-se-quence, ending -ence. Cause comes first, consequence comes after.

In Jewish tradition

In everyday life, behaviour and safety lessons, pupils learn that choices have consequences, good or bad. In science and history, pupils explain causes and consequences. In stories, a character faces the consequences of a mistake. Phrases: as a consequence, face the consequences, the consequence of.

Note

Countable noun. Adjective: consequent; adverb: consequently (so, therefore). Spelling: con-se-quence, ending -ence. Cause comes first, consequence comes after.