Definitions
1.nounThat which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
2.nounA result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant."I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences."
3.nounA proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
4.nounChain of causes and effects; consecution.
5.nounImportance with respect to what comes after.
6.nounThe power to influence or produce an effect.
7.noun(especially when preceded by "of") Importance, value, or influence.
8.nounAn old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.