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consequently

 

[ ˈkɑnsɪˌkwɛntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a sequence of events

As a result or effect of something that happened earlier; therefore.

Synonyms

as a result, hence, therefore, thus.

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Word Description / Examples
consequently

Use to show a logical or natural result of a previous statement. Common in academic or formal writing.

  • The experiment was poorly designed; consequently, the results were inconclusive
therefore

Formal and logical, to indicate a conclusion based on preceding information.

  • She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam with flying colors
thus

Used in formal contexts to show cause and effect, often implying a more immediate or direct result.

  • The weather has been unpredictable; thus, the event was postponed
hence

Formal, used to show a logical conclusion, often replacing 'from this' or 'from here.'

  • He had been working for hours, hence the exhaustion on his face
as a result

More neutral and versatile, often used in both formal and informal contexts to show cause and effect.

  • He missed the bus, and as a result, he was late for his appointment

Examples of usage

  • Consequently, he decided to resign from his job.
  • She missed the train and consequently arrived late to the meeting.
  • The project was delayed, and consequently, the budget had to be revised.
  • It rained heavily, and consequently, the sports event was canceled.
  • Consequently, the team had to come up with a new strategy.

Translations

Translations of the word "consequently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consequentemente

🇮🇳 इसलिए

🇩🇪 folglich

🇮🇩 akibatnya

🇺🇦 внаслідок

🇵🇱 w związku z tym

🇯🇵 その結果

🇫🇷 par conséquent

🇪🇸 por lo tanto

🇹🇷 sonuç olarak

🇰🇷 따라서

🇸🇦 بالتالي

🇨🇿 následně

🇸🇰 následne

🇨🇳 因此

🇸🇮 posledično

🇮🇸 þess vegna

🇰🇿 сәйкесінше

🇬🇪 შედეგად

🇦🇿 nəticədə

🇲🇽 por lo tanto

Etymology

The word 'consequently' originated from the Latin word 'consequentia', which means 'following closely'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The adverb 'consequently' is commonly used to show a cause-and-effect relationship between events or actions. It is widely used in academic writing, formal speeches, and everyday conversations to indicate a logical result or consequence of a previous action or event.

See also: consequences, consequentialism, inconsequentially.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,990, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.