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

The war consequently left some Gulf Arabs wondering aloud why Egypt, which has the largest army of any Arab country, didn’t do more to assist them militarily. —Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

In its very first year of operation (1961), an infamous self surgery, an appendectomy to be exact, took place by the station doctor, consequently there are now 2 doctors on site. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026

Although Garnett sided with federal prosecutors on the backpack evidence, Mangione’s defense team has won other legal victories, including getting the top charges in his New York state and federal cases dismissed – which consequently removed the death penalty from the latter case. —Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 May 2026

California’s regulations have distorted prices and, consequently, masked risk. —Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 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