consequently

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English consequentely, consequentliche, consequently; equivalent to consequent + -ly.

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Synonyms

accordingly

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