consequently

Definition

Examples

Sales dropped sharply last quarter; consequently, the company reduced its production plans.

Word Family

Synonyms

• hence(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
• therefore(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
• thusan aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation

Collocations

• Easy overslept alarm and consequently arrived late for class
  to overslept alarm and consequently arrived late for class, meaning to sleep longer than intended
• Medium material costs rose sharply and consequently margins compressed
  describing material costs rose sharply and consequently margins compressed (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object)
• Hard fiduciary statutory duties breached and consequently agreements voided
  describing fiduciary statutory duties breached and consequently agreements voided (a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary)
• Very Hard vital maintenance neglected for decades and consequently infrastructure imploded
  describing vital maintenance neglected for decades and consequently infrastructure imploded (urgently needed; absolutely necessary)