consequently

adverb

con·​se·​quent·​ly ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē How to pronounce consequently (audio)
-si-kwənt-
Synonyms of consequently
: as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly
The words are often confused and are consequently misused.

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taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer
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Maja witnessing her parents’ difficulties, quickly learns Danish and consequently shoulders the responsibility of an adult to support them. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 This means voters have less warning time before storms or other disasters close in, and consequently, less time to make alternative voting plans. — Jonathan Webber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 But that move, consequently, sparked a debate about why Buffett was moving the $140 billion so quickly. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The relatively weak link in the script is Nancy, who’s too underdeveloped as a character to give her burgeoning romance with Tony much structure, and consequently gives Jones (CODA) little to work with. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consequently

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

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The first known use of consequently was in the 15th century

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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consequently. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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consequently

adverb
con·​se·​quent·​ly ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē How to pronounce consequently (audio)
-si-kwənt-
: as a result : accordingly

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