consequently

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

Updated on: 13 Apr 2018

Definition of consequently

: as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly

The words are often confused and are consequently misused.

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Examples of consequently in a Sentence

taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

Recent Examples of consequently from the Web

The more a ball swings in the air, the more problems a batsman faces and, consequently, the more likely the player is to be dismissed.

— zahid mahmood, CNN, "Ball tampering: What is it and why is it such a big deal?," 28 Mar. 2018
The 29-year-old took the ball from the edge of his own box and consequently into Kasper Schmeichel's net in just over 13 seconds, bursting through the centre of the pitch emphatically.

— SI.com, "6 of the Best Moments From the Weekend's Premier League and FA Cup Action," 19 Mar. 2018
Trump’s advance on higher education has consequently been piecemeal, more guerilla warfare than frontal assault.

— alexander nazaryan, Newsweek, "What Is College Good For? Absolutely Nothing, Say Republicans (and Some Democrats)," 1 Feb. 2018
Saucer magnolias have grown large, and consequently, the lawn shrank.

— andrea f. siegel, baltimoresun.com, "A lush Ruxton garden that's always growing," 20 Mar. 2018
Her piece is consequently much more openly theatrical and closer to performance art; her characters are archetypal and, in a few cases, nearly mythical.

— mike fischer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Until the Flood': a rising tide of racism engulfs everyone," 17 Mar. 2018
Randall says Kate calls off the wedding and Toby consequently kicks her out of their house.

— candice frederick, Harper's BAZAAR, "This Is Us Just Teased the Future with the Most Devastating Final Scene," 14 Mar. 2018
The Enquirer/Kareem Elgazzar The Bengals extensive search for a new offensive line coach took an unexpected twist this week and consequently, the team called a late audible to fill the spot.

— jim owczarski, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Bengals hire former Dallas Cowboys offensive line coach," 11 Jan. 2018
More rain and snowfall in warmer periods means faster snowmelt, which in turn leads to earlier filling of reservoirs, more uncaptured runoff, and consequently, worse winter flooding and summer shortages.

— michael hiltzik, latimes.com, "Study indicates that climate change will wreak havoc on California agriculture," 9 Mar. 2018

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