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

They were informed in no uncertain terms that Yildiz was not for sale, and are consequently pursuing other options. —James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2026

Kirby said in a March interview with Bloomberg TV that ticket prices could consequently surge 15-20%. —Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

Given that water managers don’t expect water supplies — or, consequently, the fish that rely on them — to last in those locations, officials have taken special administrative action to remove limits for anglers. —Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 June 2026

The perception is that teams in salary cap sports are worth more, and consequently sell for more, than those in baseball. —Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 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