# consequently

/ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛntɫi/ (US) · /kˈɒnsɪkwəntli/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/consequently
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. as a result

adverb · CEFR B2 · Academic · Formal

as a result of something that was just mentioned.

For teachers: as a logical consequence or result of a previously stated fact or event.

- The company lost a lot of money last year; consequently, they had to close three offices.
- The region experienced an unprecedented drought throughout the summer; consequently, crop yields were significantly lower than the five-year average.

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'.

## 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.

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