# consequences

Pronunciation: say "KON-si-kwen-siz" US /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwɛn.sɪz/, UK /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwɛn.sɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of consequence. — plural of consequence
   - Simple: Plural of consequence. Use this form when talking about more than one result.
   - _The economic consequences of the drought were felt for years._
   - _She accepted the consequences of her decision without complaint._
2. An old-fashioned parlor game in which players take turns writing parts of a story about a lady and gentleman, each unaware of what the others have written.
   - Simple: An old paper-and-pencil game where each player writes part of a story, then folds it and passes it on.
   - _After supper the children settled down to a game of consequences by the fire._
   - _A round of consequences kept the guests entertained well past midnight._

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