consequences definition: results or effects of an action or condition. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "face the consequences", "damn the consequences", "whatever the consequences".

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Learn the English definition and meaning of Consequences with examples, pronunciation, and translations to enhance your vocabulary. afford /əˈfɔːd/ vb preceded by can, could, etc: to be able to do or spare something, esp without incurring financial difficulties or without risk of undesirable consequences 1. (preceded by: can, could, etc) to be able to do or spare something, esp without incurring financial difficulties or without risk of undesirable consequences: we can afford to buy a small house; I can afford to give you one of my chess sets; we can't afford to miss this play.