consequently

adverb

con·​se·​quent·​ly ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē 

-si-kwənt-

: as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly

The words are often confused and are consequently misused.

Synonyms

• accordingly
• ergo
• hence
• so
• therefore
• thereupon
• thus
• wherefore

Examples of consequently in a Sentence

taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

Recent Examples on the Web

The upside earnings surprised many, and consequently, the stock popped. —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025

The two go on a walk to discover more about the company and consequently begin to develop chemistry. —Skyler Trepel, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025

This shift consequently led two IC components to subtly change their overall judgment about whether a foreign actor might have played a role in a small number of events. —Liz Friden, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025

And consequently, many parents have also been faced with an unprecedented task this week: how to explain this tragedy to our children. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "subsequently, afterward, as a result," from consequent "resulting, conclusive, consequent entry 2" + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

consequently

adverb

con·​se·​quent·​ly ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē 

-si-kwənt-

: as a result : accordingly