consequently

adverb

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

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taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer
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As the midterm campaign enters its home stretch, Americans’ expenses are rising — and the GOP’s prospects are consequently dimming. — Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026 From the Houthis’ perspective, their sovereignty consequently remained incomplete. — Laurent Bonnefoy, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 That made The Social Network daring in its nuanced depiction of the enterprise, and the film consequently raised profound questions for audiences to grapple with. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 There is little judgment of the quality of the works, and consequently little culmination. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 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

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

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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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