consequently
Americanadverb
adverb
Related Words
See therefore.
Etymology
Origin of consequently
First recorded in 1375–1425; consequent + -ly
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Explanation
Consequently is a word that has to do with cause and effect. If you failed math, you'll consequently have to take it again. Sometimes, we don't know why things happen. Other times, we can see one thing leading to another. That's when you can use the word consequently. An employer could say, "We're losing money. Consequently, we have to fire you." The city might say, "It snowed three feet. Consequently, there's no school." If you know that a consequence is the effect or result of something, then that should help you remember how to use consequently.
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Example Sentences
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That meant that urine samples with high sugar content could have started fermenting and consequently generated alcohol that could have skewed the test result or created a false positive.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
An oil shock is generally understood to mean a supply shortage that sparks a sharp rise in oil prices and consequently a negative impact on global economic growth, although there is no single definition.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
“The breadth of the language allows for expansive interpretations and, consequently, the possibility of generating new threats of legal persecution,” the lawyer notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Sales of items such as clothing and toys from China have suffered consequently.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
The entire first floor was covered with carpeting to muffle the noise made by spectators, and the folding seats had been replaced with upholstered and consequently “soundless” chairs.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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