consequently

adverb

con·​se·​quent·​ly ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē How to pronounce consequently (audio)
-si-kwənt-
: as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly
The words are often confused and are consequently misused.

Examples of consequently in a Sentence

taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer
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Often, players look unsure of team-mates’ positions and can consequently concede possession in dangerous situations. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 June 2025 Trump underestimated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s determination to subjugate Ukraine and has consequently failed to confront the Kremlin with the coercive pressure needed to stop its ongoing aggression. Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025 When that system breaks down—as when someone suffers amygdala lesions—people may struggle to balance generous and selfish motives and consequently rely on simpler, default strategies that do not depend on networks that include this brain structure. Tobias Kalenscher, Scientific American, 13 June 2025 From Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence giving us the millennial fandom moment of dreams to Emma Stone being attacked by a bee and consequently being saved by Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal, there was plenty to keep up with. Alicia Lansom, Refinery29, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for consequently

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of consequently was in the 15th century

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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consequently. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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consequently

adverb
con·​se·​quent·​ly ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē How to pronounce consequently (audio)
-si-kwənt-
: as a result : accordingly

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