consequently
KON-sih-kwehnt-lee
Consequently (adverb) means As a result of what was just mentioned; therefore. Example: “He forgot to set his alarm and consequently arrived late for the interview.”
adverb
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As a result of what was just mentioned; therefore.
"He forgot to set his alarm and consequently arrived late for the interview."
"The bridge was closed for repairs; consequently, traffic was diverted through town."
"She missed the deadline and consequently lost the contract."
How to use consequently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal way of saying "so" or "as a result."
When to use it
More common in formal or written English than in casual speech.
Easily confused with
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Etymology
From Middle English consequently, formed from consequent plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for consequently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “consequently” mean?
The word “consequently” means as a result of what was just mentioned; therefore. In plain terms, a formal way of saying "so" or "as a result.".
How do you pronounce “consequently”?
“Consequently” is pronounced KON-sih-kwehnt-lee (/ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “consequently” in a sentence?
Here is “consequently” used in a sentence: “The bridge was closed for repairs; consequently, traffic was diverted through town.”
What part of speech is “consequently”?
“Consequently” is an adverb.
Where does the word “consequently” come from?
The word “consequently” comes from Middle English. From Middle English consequently, formed from consequent plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Is “consequently” a common word?
“Consequently” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between 'consequently' and 'subsequently'?
'Consequently' means as a result of what was just mentioned, expressing cause and effect. 'Subsequently' simply means afterwards in time, without implying that one thing caused the other. Events can happen subsequently without being caused by what came before.
What is the difference between 'consequently' and 'therefore'?
Both 'consequently' and 'therefore' introduce a result or conclusion and are often interchangeable. 'Consequently' tends to stress that something happened as a direct result of a cause, while 'therefore' often introduces a logical conclusion or deduction.
How do you punctuate 'consequently' in a sentence?
When 'consequently' begins a sentence, it is usually followed by a comma, as in 'Consequently, the meeting was cancelled.' When it joins two independent clauses, it typically takes a semicolon before it and a comma after, as in 'It rained; consequently, the match was postponed.'
Is 'consequently' formal or informal?
'Consequently' is fairly formal and is common in academic, business, and written English. In casual speech, people more often say 'so' or 'as a result'.
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