Consequence
Consequence noun - A condition or occurrence traceable to a cause.
Matter is a synonym for consequence. In some cases you can use "Matter" instead a noun "Consequence".
Matter
Matter noun - (used with negation) having consequence.
Usage example: they were friends and it was no matter who won the games
Consequence is a synonym for matter in importance topic. Sometimes you can use "Consequence" instead a noun "Matter", if it concerns topics such as significance.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- consideration and consequence
- consideration and matter
- event and consequence
- event and matter
- concern and consequence
- concern and matter
- interest and consequence
- interest and matter
- value and consequence
- value and matter
- importance and consequence
- importance and matter
- note and consequence
- note and matter
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- As a consequence of the two above rules, sneaking off to have a quick one whilst you are on duty (and similar) is a Class 1 disciplinary matter.
- That belief in Christ is to some people a matter of life and death has been a stumbling block for readers who would prefer to think it a matter of no great consequence.
Source: Literature / Wise Blood -
Murphy fears this is a consequence of becoming a Knight, or that she'd have no choice in the matter at all.
Source: Literature / Small Favor
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