Consequently

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnsɪˌkwɛntli/

Definitions of consequently

adverb as a result or effect; therefore

Example Sentences

A1 I missed my alarm, consequently, I was late for work.

A2 She forgot her umbrella, consequently, she got soaked in the rain.

B1 The company faced financial difficulties, consequently, they had to lay off employees.

B2 The team worked hard on the project, consequently, they were able to meet the deadline.

C1 The new policy was implemented, consequently, there was a significant increase in productivity.

C2 The negotiations broke down, consequently, the two parties were unable to reach a compromise.

conjunction connecting word showing cause and effect

Example Sentences

A1 I forgot my umbrella, consequently I got wet in the rain.

A2 She missed the bus, consequently she was late for work.

B1 The company faced financial difficulties, consequently they had to lay off some employees.

B2 The new policy was implemented, consequently the number of complaints decreased.

C1 The team lost the match, consequently they were eliminated from the tournament.

C2 The project was delayed, consequently the deadline had to be extended.

Examples of consequently in a Sentence

formal The company faced a financial crisis, and consequently, had to lay off several employees.

informal I forgot to set my alarm clock, consequently, I overslept and was late for work.

slang I didn't study for the test, so consequently, I totally bombed it.

figurative She ignored the warning signs, and consequently, found herself in hot water.

Grammatical Forms of consequently

past tense

consequented

plural

consequents

comparative

more consequently

superlative

most consequently

present tense

consequences

future tense

will consequently

perfect tense

have consequented

continuous tense

is consequenting

singular

consequence

positive degree

consequent

infinitive

to consequence

gerund

consequencing

participle

consequented

Origin and Evolution of consequently

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'consequently' originated from the Latin word 'consequentia', which means 'following closely after'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'consequently' has retained its original meaning of 'as a result' or 'therefore', and is commonly used in English to show cause and effect relationships.