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consequence

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/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/ · con-se-quence

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Meanings

nounformal

A result or effect of an action or condition.

کسی عمل یا حالت کا نتیجہ یا اثر۔

نتیجہ

nateeja

Formal: نتیجہ

Synonyms

resultoutcomeeffectنتیجہثمراثر

Antonyms

causesourceoriginسببمنبعماخذ

Common Collocations

  • natural consequence
  • consequence of decisions
  • unforeseen consequences

Example Sentences

The consequence of his actions was that he lost his job.

اس کے اعمال کا نتیجہ یہ تھا کہ وہ اپنی نوکری کھو بیٹھا۔

Is ke aamal ka nateeja yeh tha ke woh apni naukri kho baitha.

You should consider the consequences before making a decision.

آپ کو فیصلہ کرنے سے پہلے نتائج پر غور کرنا چاہئے۔

Aap ko faisla karne se pehle nataij par ghor karna chahiye.

The consequences of climate change are becoming more severe.

آب و ہوا کی تبدیلی کے نتائج تیزی سے سنگین ہوتے جا رہے ہیں۔

Aab-o-hawa ki tabdeeli ke nataij tezise sangin hote ja rahe hain.

Easily Confused With

consequence vs. subsequent:Consequence refers to the result of an action, while subsequent refers to something that follows in time.

Word Family

consequential
adjectiveنتیجہ خیز
consequently
adverbنتیجۃً

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'consequence' for considering outcomes, as 'con-' suggests consideration.

Imagine a domino effect, where one action leads to a chain of results.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خواب دیکھا تھا اپنی محنت کا، مانگے نتائج کی امیدیں بھی رکھنا۔

Khawab dekha tha apni mehnat ka, maange nataij ki umeedain bhi rakhna.

I dreamt of the fruits of my labor, also keep hopes for the results.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جسے بویا جاتا ہے، اسی کا کٹتا ہے۔

Jise boya jata hai, isi ka kattah hai.

You reap what you sow.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "consequentia" — following closely

First known use: 14th century

The term 'consequence' originates from the Latin 'consequentia', which means 'following closely'. It developed through Old French before entering English in the 14th century.