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Hello....Anybody there???!!!
Oh boy, the forum here going to die, where are the active people to answer our questions?
so long
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Jamilion
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| #3 (permalink) Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:36 am Consquences vs. Results |
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Yes, they are interchangeable. Examples:
I was late. As a consequence, I was punished.
I was late, As a result, I was punished. |
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| #4 (permalink) Wed Jan 20, 2010 16:42 pm Consquences vs. Results |
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Thank you, easy answer for difficult question.
Thank you
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| #5 (permalink) Wed Jan 20, 2010 17:54 pm Consquences vs. Results |
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| Jamilion wrote: |
| My question is: are they interchangeable? |
Hello Jamilion ^^;
It depends on the context. According to my understanding, "consequence" is the relationship of the "cause" to its "result"; effect [thefreedictionary.com]. Result is the "consequence" of a particular action; outcome [thefreedictionary.com]. You see? results are "immediate" while consequences take time. Also, "consequence" is usually used in negative contexts but that doesn't mean the "consequence" can't be positive. So, yeah it depends on the context. I'd say, if you wanna emphasize a negative result of a cause; use "consequence"; e.g. X faces the consequences of his/her bad behavior.
Looking forward to native English Speakers' answers.
CHeeRz,
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| #6 (permalink) Wed Jan 20, 2010 20:51 pm consequence ..for negative usage... |
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yes...Chiquitita may be correct because some one may threaten you by saying ..'' you have to meet the consequences...!! '' as it has a negative effect in meaning. There may be many positive meanings....but consequences are merely meant for negatives...
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| #7 (permalink) Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:00 am I agree: |
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| Peterkua wrote: |
Yes, they are interchangeable. Examples:
I was late. As a consequence, I was punished.
I was late, As a result, I was punished. |
Hi,
I agree they are interchangeable.
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| #8 (permalink) Fri Jan 22, 2010 16:19 pm Consquences vs. Results |
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| Gemini Alpha Female wrote: |
| Jamilion wrote: |
| My question is: are they interchangeable? |
Hello Jamilion ^^;
It depends on the context. According to my understanding, "consequence" is the relationship of the "cause" to its "result"; effect [thefreedictionary.com]. Result is the "consequence" of a particular action; outcome [thefreedictionary.com]. You see? results are "immediate" while consequences take time. Also, "consequence" is usually used in negative contexts but that doesn't mean the "consequence" can't be positive. So, yeah it depends on the context. I'd say, if you wanna emphasize a negative result of a cause; use "consequence"; e.g. X faces the consequences of his/her bad behavior.
Looking forward to native English Speakers' answers.
CHeeRz,
Chiquitita
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Ah.. good, good, Thank you , that what I was looking for.
don't turn off the candle I'm behind you,
Thank you
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