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

Even studies sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry are being affected: many rely partially on federal funding, or are run by staff who do, and who have consequently been laid off. —Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025

When implemented, these digital cash payments via e-wallets eliminate the need for cash conversion and, consequently, the payment of any fees. —Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025

The most recent expedition, number 34, has fallen apart and consequently all 33-year-olds are erased out of existence, Thanos-style. —George Yang, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025

When the cops arrive, Clara takes the gun, points it at the police, and is consequently killed, ending the movie. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Apr. 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