Consequently (Adverb)
Meaning 1
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given; "consequently, he didn't do it"; "continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor".
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Meaning 2
As a consequence; "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".
Examples
- She worked extremely hard for years, and consequently earned a full scholarship to a prestigious university.
- The city experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, and consequently, thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes.
- The team put in a poor performance during the first half of the season, and consequently, their coach was fired.
- He neglected to maintain his vehicle, and consequently, it broke down on the side of the road during a critical business trip.
- The government's new policies encouraged investment and economic growth, and consequently, the country experienced a significant decrease in unemployment rates.