consequently
Used as a logical connector to indicate that something happens as a direct result or effect of a preceding event or situation. It establishes a clear cause-and-effect relationship, typically within formal or academic discourse.
Examples
3 of 5I missed the last bus home; consequently, I had to take an expensive taxi.
I missed the last bus home; consequently, I had to take an expensive taxi.
The witness failed to provide a consistent testimony; consequently, the jury found it difficult to reach a verdict.
The witness failed to provide a consistent testimony; consequently, the jury found it difficult to reach a verdict.
He didn't study for the exam and, consequently, failed it quite badly.
He didn't study for the exam and, consequently, failed it quite badly.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Focus on the root 'sequence.' A consequence is the next thing in the 'sequence' caused by the first thing.
Quick Quiz
The company failed to innovate; ________, they lost their lead in the market.
Correct!
The correct answer is: consequently
Examples
I missed the last bus home; consequently, I had to take an expensive taxi.
everydayI missed the last bus home; consequently, I had to take an expensive taxi.
The witness failed to provide a consistent testimony; consequently, the jury found it difficult to reach a verdict.
formalThe witness failed to provide a consistent testimony; consequently, the jury found it difficult to reach a verdict.
He didn't study for the exam and, consequently, failed it quite badly.
informalHe didn't study for the exam and, consequently, failed it quite badly.
The study's methodology was flawed; consequently, the findings were deemed unreliable by the scientific community.
academicThe study's methodology was flawed; consequently, the findings were deemed unreliable by the scientific community.
Our quarterly revenue has decreased; consequently, we must implement cost-cutting measures immediately.
businessOur quarterly revenue has decreased; consequently, we must implement cost-cutting measures immediately.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
as a consequence
as a consequence
of little consequence
of little consequence
suffer the consequences
suffer the consequences
Often Confused With
Subsequently refers only to the order of time (happening after), whereas consequently implies a causal link (happening because of).
Usage Notes
Consequently is highly effective in academic writing to link complex ideas. It is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma, or after a semicolon.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'consequently' in very casual speech where 'so' would be more appropriate. They also frequently forget to use a semicolon when joining two independent clauses.
Memory Tip
Focus on the root 'sequence.' A consequence is the next thing in the 'sequence' caused by the first thing.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'consequentia', meaning 'a following after' or 'to follow closely'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Essential for mastery of formal English logic and rhetoric, especially in standardized testing like the GRE or IELTS academic modules.
Quick Quiz
The company failed to innovate; ________, they lost their lead in the market.
Correct!
The correct answer is: consequently
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