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.

Example Sentences

taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

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Jo Handelsman, Scientific American, 14 Mar. 2021 See More

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