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CONSEQUENTLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does consequently mean?

• CONSEQUENTLY (adverb)
The adverb CONSEQUENTLY has 2 senses:

1. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
2. as a consequence

Familiarity information: CONSEQUENTLY used as an adverb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• CONSEQUENTLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

Synonyms:

accordingly; consequently

Context examples:

consequently, he didn't do it / continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor

Pertainym:

consequent (following as an effect or result)

Sense 2

consequently ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

As a consequence

Synonyms:

consequently; therefore

Context example:

he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held

Pertainym:

consequent (following as an effect or result)

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