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

Federal Reserve officials consequently have taken a cautious approach to policymaking following a series of interest rate reductions. —Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026

Jill Hanlin spent many years either incarcerated or on supervision after release, and consequently has spent time ineligible to cast a ballot in the state of Missouri. —Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026

Hyperscale data centers would fall into the large warehouse category in terms of physical size and are, consequently, the largest facilities in terms of compute and energy demands. —Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Mar. 2026

Top goalscorer Kylian Mbappe has been experiencing knee pain since December, consequently missing several matches. —Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 3 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