consequence
Collocations
19(noun.)
ADJ
full | far-reaching, important, profound | adverse, bad, catastrophic, damaging, dangerous, devastating, dire, disastrous, fatal, harmful, negative, serious, severe, terrible, tragic, unfortunate, unpleasant | beneficial, good, positive | major, main | direct, immediate | indirect | inevitable, necessary | likely, possible, potential | logical, natural | long-term, short-term | unintended
ecological, economic, electoral, environmental, financial, legal, physical, political, social
The factory closure had serious economic consequences for the entire region.
VERB + CONSEQUENCE
have, lead to
Eating too much junk food can lead to serious health consequences.
accept, bear, face (up to), suffer, take
If you drive recklessly, you have to face the consequences of your actions.
CONSEQUENCE + VERB
arise, ensue, follow
The serious consequences of that mistake became clear only after several weeks had passed.
PREP
as a ~
Several flights were cancelled as a consequence of the severe winter storm.
in ~ (of)
The factory closed down in consequence of the new environmental regulations introduced by the government.
~ for
The new traffic rules will have important consequences for how people commute to work.