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consequently

con·se·quent·ly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-si-kwent-lee, -kwuh nt-]
    • /ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt li, -kwənt-/
    • /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-si-kwent-lee, -kwuh nt-]
    • /ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt li, -kwənt-/

Definitions of consequently word

  • adverb consequently Consequently means as a result. 3
  • adverb consequently as a result or effect; therefore; hence 3
  • adverb consequently as a result; by logical inference; therefore 3
  • adverb consequently as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore: There has been a great deal of rain and consequently the reservoirs are full. 1
  • adverb consequently afterward 1
  • adverb consequently (conjunctive) As a result or consequence of something. 0
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Origin of consequently

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at consequent, -ly

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Parts of speech for Consequently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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consequently popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for consequently

adv consequently

  • therefore — in consequence of that; as a result; consequently: I think; therefore I am.
  • thereupon — immediately following that.
  • wherefore — Archaic. for what? why?

adverb consequently

  • so — in the way or manner indicated, described, or implied: Do it so.
  • thus — in the way just indicated; in this way: Stated thus, the problem seems trivial.
  • accordingly — You use accordingly to introduce a fact or situation which is a result or consequence of something that you have just referred to.
  • subsequently — occurring or coming later or after (often followed by to): subsequent events; Subsequent to their arrival in Chicago, they bought a new car.

conjunction consequently

  • sic — to attack (used especially in commanding a dog): Sic 'em!
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  • therefore

    in consequence of that; as a result; consequently: I think; therefore I am.

  • accordingly

    You use accordingly to introduce a fact or situation which is a result or consequence of something that you have just referred to.

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    a tract of land that was once surrounded but never covered by a continental glacier, consequently having no glacial deposits.

  • great power

    a nation that has exceptional military and economic strength, and consequently plays a major, often decisive, role in international affairs.

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    a city that, during a war, is officially declared demilitarized and open to occupation, and that will consequently not be defended, in order to spare it, under international law, from bombardment or other military attack.

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    (especially of a boxer) having cerebral concussion caused by repeated blows to the head and consequently exhibiting unsteadiness of gait, hand tremors, slow muscular movement, hesitant speech, and dulled mentality.
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