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sequel

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of sequel

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

higher prices are a logical sequel to higher costs for manufacturers

Synonyms of sequel

aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequence, upshot

Words Related to sequel

denouement (also dénouement), echo, implication, repercussion

afterclap, afterglow, aftershock

blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect (also side reaction), spin-off

Phrases Synonymous with sequel

matter of course

Near Antonyms of sequel

consideration, determinant, factor

base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork

impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus

mother, origin, root, source, spring

Antonyms of sequel

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason

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