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consequently

consequently

Meaning of consequently

as a result; therefore

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British English/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/
American English/ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛntli/
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consequently with German translation

consequently usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The road was closed, and consequently we took a bus.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

He forgot the address and consequently got lost.

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consequently synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between consequently / therefore / thus / accordingly / as a result

C
🇬🇧English
consequently

identical to the headword; expresses a result or logical consequence

B2Very Often

The roads were icy; consequently, the school was closed.

T
🇬🇧English
therefore

very close; often slightly more common and a bit more direct in everyday formal writing

B2Very Often

It was raining, therefore the match was postponed.

T
🇬🇧English
thus

close, but can sound more formal and can also mean 'in this way' rather than only 'therefore'

B2Often

The data were incomplete; thus, the conclusion was uncertain.

A
🇬🇧English
accordingly

close, but often means 'in a way that matches the situation' or 'as a result'

B2Often

The rules changed, and the schedule was accordingly adjusted.

A
🇬🇧English
as a result

very close, but less formal and more explanatory than 'consequently'

B2Very Often

He missed the deadline; as a result, he lost the contract.

H
🇬🇧English
hence

formal and somewhat old-fashioned; often used in written arguments or explanations

B2Often

The evidence was weak; hence, the verdict was overturned.

S
🇬🇧English
so

close in meaning, but much more informal and common in speech

B2Very Often

I was tired, so I went home early.

F
🇬🇧English
for that reason

close, but more explicit and slightly heavier than 'therefore'

B2Often

The plan was too expensive; for that reason, it was rejected.

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consequently means consequently. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce consequently

/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently translation

consequently

consequently examples

The road was closed, and consequently we took a bus.

consequently transcription

/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/, /ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛntli/

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consequently meaning: what does it mean?

as a result; therefore

consequently pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

consequently is pronounced as /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

consequently definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The road was closed, and consequently we took a bus. Translation: Дорогу закрыли, и следовательно мы поехали на автобусе.

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