The difference between Consequence and Upshot
When used as nouns, consequence means that which follows something on which it depends, whereas upshot means a concise summary.
Consequence is also verb with the meaning: to threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
check bellow for the other definitions of Consequence and Upshot
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Consequence as a noun:
That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
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Consequence as a noun:
A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.
Examples:
"I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences."
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Consequence as a noun:
A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
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Consequence as a noun:
Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
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Consequence as a noun:
Importance with respect to what comes after.
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Consequence as a noun:
The power to influence or produce an effect.
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Consequence as a noun (especially when preceded by "of"):
Importance, value, or influence.
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Consequence as a verb (transitive):
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
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Upshot as a noun (US):
A concise summary.
Examples:
"I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot."
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Upshot as a noun:
The final result, or outcome of something.
Examples:
"The upshot was, that they had to get married."