consequently

adverb

ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē How to pronounce consequently (audio)
Definition of consequentlynext
as in therefore
for this or that reason taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

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Recent Examples of consequently Both sides have consequently dug legal and PR trenches to snipe at the other and rally endorsements. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Maja witnessing her parents’ difficulties, quickly learns Danish and consequently shoulders the responsibility of an adult to support them. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 This means voters have less warning time before storms or other disasters close in, and consequently, less time to make alternative voting plans. — Jonathan Webber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 If any of these senses are affected (as often happens with age), your reaction time will consequently slow. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consequently
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  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. thus
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  • The hijab, as one of the most visible markers of Muslim faith, could therefore be treated not simply as religious dress but as evidence that a Muslim woman was aligned with a foreign power.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Drops that fell directly onto the target without sliding first (and therefore carried no charge) left the surface pristine after the same 3,000 impacts.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of therefore
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  • Only one person in this friend group is knowingly connected to a violent cult, so are we supposed to view him as a potential suspect?
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Business is so strong that management felt comfortable enough to provide a financial outlook further into the future than ever before.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of so
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  • Part of a sumo’s training involves massive calorie consumption to become as sizable as possible and thus very hard to move in the ring.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Warren Court’s relative respect for federal laws was thus noticeable but not startling.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of thus

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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequently. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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