WordValeconsequently
as a result
In more detail
as a result; because of something that was just mentioned
Examples
- She worked very hard on the project; consequently, she received a promotion.
How to use consequently
Consequently is a formal connective adverb used to link cause and effect, often appearing at the start of a sentence or clause. It is more formal and literary than 'so' or 'as a result', and is common in academic, technical, and professional writing. It creates a more explicit logical connection than informal alternatives.
Common phrases
- consequently, he decided
- consequently, the results showed
- consequently, we had to
- and consequently
- most consequently
Synonyms
as a result · therefore · thus · so · accordingly
Word family
consequence (noun) · consequent (adjective) · consequential (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use 'consequently' to mean 'in a continuous manner' (confusing it with 'consecutively'), or place it too far into a sentence where the causal link becomes unclear.
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