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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Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Russian forces have consequently lost command-and-control capabilities and navigation for drones, and assaults have stopped in many sectors, according to Fedorov's adviser Serhii Beskrestnov.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
The costs of local TV ads fluctuate, depending on factors like market size, the time slot of the advertisement, and the program’s viewership; consequently, businesses must meticulously define their target demographics to optimize their advertising investments.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Born to a French mother and having spent formative time in her grandmother’s kitchen in France, Dowd’s childhood, and consequently her philosophy of food, was defined by good home cooking and warm soufflés.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consequently
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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consequently. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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