consequently
adverb
con·se·quent·ly
ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē 
-si-kwənt-
: as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly
The words are often confused and are consequently misused.
Examples of consequently in a Sentence
taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer
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Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
California’s regulations have distorted prices and, consequently, masked risk.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Viral marketing, consequently, is important to understand because of its ability to break through the otherwise overwhelming digital media landscape that individuals face every day.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
In Delray Beach, many people will find their next member of Congress is someone whose district stretches south along the coast to Miami Beach, and who consequently might not be completely attuned to what’s going on in Palm Beach County.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consequently. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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consequently
adverb
con·se·quent·ly
ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē
-si-kwənt-
: as a result : accordingly
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