Consequently
/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/
Definitions
As a result or effect; therefore.
/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/
As a result; therefore
He skipped class; consequently, he missed the important lesson.
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'so' or 'because of that.' If you forget to set your alarm, *consequently*, you'll probably be late for school.
👶 For kids: It means 'because of something'. Like, if you don't eat your dinner, *consequently*, you can't have dessert!
More Examples
The rain was heavy; consequently, the game was cancelled.
The company invested heavily in marketing, and, consequently, sales increased.
How It's Used
"She failed the exam; consequently, she had to retake it."
"The data showed a strong correlation; consequently, further research was warranted."
"The defendant was found guilty, consequently, they were sentenced to 5 years."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
with the consequence of
Resulting in; leading to.
"His actions, with the consequence of causing an accident, led to a lawsuit."
From Middle English *consequentli*, from Old French *consequent*, from Latin *consequentem* (accusative of *consequens*, present participle of *consequi* 'to follow').
Commonly used in academic and legal writing since the 17th century, as a way to show cause and effect.
Memory tip
Think of a chain reaction; if one thing happens, *consequently* something else will follow.
Word Origin
"to follow"