Word
consequently
Phoneticscon·se·quent·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛntɫi/
UK/kˈɒnsɪkwəntli/
日本語したがって※
Españolconsecuentemente
Sentence adverb
Definition
adv. as a result of something that was just mentioned.
adv. as a logical consequence or result of a previously stated fact or event.
Examples
“The store was closed; consequently, I went home.”
“The company lost its biggest contract and consequently had to reduce its staff by twenty percent.”
“The research team failed to secure the necessary funding for the second phase of the project; consequently, the entire operation was suspended indefinitely pending a full financial review.”
Examples
simple
“The store was closed; consequently, I went home.”
contextual
“The company lost its biggest contract and consequently had to reduce its staff by twenty percent.”
complex
“The research team failed to secure the necessary funding for the second phase of the project; consequently, the entire operation was suspended indefinitely pending a full financial review.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “consequently” in context.
Verb
01. consequently increase
“The demand for electricity rose sharply, and prices consequently increased for all consumers.”
adv + verb
02. consequently provide
“The new law will consequently provide better protection for workers' rights across the country.”
adv + verb
03. consequently require
“The project has expanded in scope and will consequently require additional funding to complete.”
adv + verb
Usage
Typically functions as a conjunctive adverb, placed at the beginning of a second clause or sentence to show causality.
Teaching tip
This is a high-register word. In casual conversation, native speakers almost always prefer 'so' or 'as a result'.
Pitfall
The weather was bad consequently the flight was cancelled.
The weather was bad; consequently, the flight was cancelled.
When connecting two independent sentences, use a semicolon before 'consequently' and a comma after it.
Real-World Examples
“Their health may consequently provide valuable information about environmental pressures affecting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.” “Consequently, the professor suggests that more concrete measures may eventually be needed to manage this type of pollution.” Etymology
From Middle English consequentely, consequentliche, consequently; equivalent to consequent + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Word family
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ADVERB
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0