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

Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian oil refineries have taken many diesel refineries offline; consequently, Russia has curtailed its own diesel exports, and has even started importing fuel from countries like India, Kazakhstan and Belarus. — Willa Rubin, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Since then, South Florida has become one of the hottest property markets in the country, and consequently, Middleman has just listed the five-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate for a whopping $60 million. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

The protective layer consequently begins to break down in a process known as transpassive corrosion. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

As these ads become more prolific and consequently unavoidable, more people are speaking out in the hopes that restaurants will stop turning to AI altogether − which falls in line with Americans' increasingly negative views on AI and Big Tech. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 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