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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Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was hit hard by the shutdown, and consequently, American travelers were saddled with hours-long lines at airports nationwide.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The green is out, as is the sun, and so it, consequently, plenty of happy bare British skin.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
An intense military operation in Iran is driving up the price of oil, and consequently, the cost of filling one’s gas tank.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consequently
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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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