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 of consequently

• therefore
• so
• thus

Examples of consequently in a Sentence

taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

Recent Examples on the Web

And that means that there are consequently are a lot of potential insiders. — Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Elsewhere, multiple senior bankers at Western lenders argued that the continent’s fragmented financial markets undermined its financial might, at a cost to European startups in the tech and energy sectors that were consequently unable to compete for financing to the extent of US counterparts. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 June 2026

The World Cup has brought an onslaught of international soccer fans, and consequently, taste buds. — Jenna Thompson june 23, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026

They were informed in no uncertain terms that Yildiz was not for sale, and are consequently pursuing other options. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 12 June 2026

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