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adverb con·se·quent·ly \ ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē , -si-kwənt- \

Definition of consequently

:as a result :in view of the foregoing :accordingly
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  1. taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

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Origin and Etymology of consequently

see 1consquent

consequently Synonyms

Synonyms
accordingly, therefore, ergo, hence, so, thereupon, thus, wherefore

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adverb con·se·quent·ly \ ˈkän-sə-ˌkwent-lē \

Definition of consequently for Students

:as a result
  • She missed the bus and consequently was late.

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