consequently

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.".

“Consequently” is pronounced KON-sih-kwehnt-lee (/ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ in IPA).

Here is “consequently” used in a sentence: “The bridge was closed for repairs; consequently, traffic was diverted through town.”

“Consequently” is an adverb.

The word “consequently” comes from Middle English. From Middle English consequently, formed from consequent plus the adverb suffix -ly.

“Consequently” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

'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.

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.

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.'

'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'.