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

Politics consequently occupies much of the space for leftists that is usually taken up by family, religion, career and community for conservatives. —Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026

That meant that urine samples with high sugar content could have started fermenting and consequently generated alcohol that could have skewed the test result or created a false positive. —Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026

Rising gas costs have consequently become a point of contention for the president, who prior to the war oversaw consistently lower prices compared to his predecessor — something the White House often touted. —Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026

Local lawmakers, consequently, will be less equipped to address the impact on schools, public safety infrastructure, and traffic implications. —Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 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