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

Instead of being killed, Ashur takes Spartacus’ life and is consequently rewarded for his treachery by the Roman Empire. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025

Meanwhile, the government has placed the town of Hawkins under strict military quarantine, and is again looking for Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), who has consequently gone back into hiding. —Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025

The opponent did not release his chokehold around Arrichion’s neck, which consequently snapped. —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025

Still, the early rise in flu activity is unsettling for doctors who spent last winter watching the virus sweep through schools, day cares and, consequently, hospitals. —Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025

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