noun · academic
consequence
UK/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/US/ˈkɑːnsɪkwəns/CON·se·quence
a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
Examples
“One consequence of urbanisation is the reduction of green spaces.”
“Policymakers should consider the long-term consequences of the plan.”
“As a consequence of the drought, water restrictions were introduced.”
Band 8 sentence
“If introduced without adequate infrastructure, rapid tourism development can have severe environmental and social consequences.”
Collocations
- as a consequence
- long-term consequences
- unintended consequences
Word family
Common mistakes
use 'as consequence' instead of 'as a consequence'→as a consequence
confuse 'consequence' with 'consequently' in position: 'consequence, the policy failed.'→Consequently, the policy failed. / The consequence was that the policy failed.
translate 'hệ quả' always as 'effect' even when 'consequence' phù hợp→consequence hoặc effect tùy sắc thái; 'consequence' phù hợp khi nhấn nhân-quả.
Say it for a higher band
5result→6outcome→7+consequence
Synonyms
result
outcome
Easily confused
result
“The result of the experiment confirmed the hypothesis.”
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