1. (

• consequence ,
• effect ,
• outcome ,
• result ,
• event ,
• issue ,
• upshot

) a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" ;

2. (

• consequence ,
• aftermath

) the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual ;

3. (

• consequence ,
• import ,
• moment

) having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence" ;