consequently
gb/kˈɑnsəkwˌɛntli/ us/kˈɑnsəkwˌɛntli/
B2
Inglés
~ 8200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
formal
B2
relation
1
as a result; therefore
Used to mean that something happens because of what was just said.
Patrón de uso:
Consequently, [subject] [verb] ...
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *consequently* in very casual speech where *so* or *and then* would sound more natural, making their English too formal. Another common mistake is word order, for example: *He consequently late came* instead of *He consequently came late* or *Consequently, he came late*. Learners may also confuse *consequently* with *subsequently*: *consequently* means 'as a result', while *subsequently* means 'after that in time'. Finally, some learners say *as consequently* or *because consequently*, which is incorrect; use either *because* or *consequently*, but not both together.
Sinónimos
therefore (Very close in meaning and formality; slightly more common in both speech and writing.)
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as a result (Multi-word, slightly less formal and more conversational, but used in similar contexts.)
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thus (More formal and often used in academic or technical writing to show a logical result.)
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so (Much more informal and common in everyday speech; often used at the start of a sentence.)
Antónimos
nevertheless (Introduces a contrasting idea rather than a result, so it functions as a practical opposite in discourse.)
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however (Signals contrast or exception instead of a consequence, often used where 'consequently' would be inappropriate.)
Colocaciones
and consequently
|Consequently, [subject] [verb]
|was consequently [past participle]
|consequently lost
|consequently increased
|consequently became
Temas
logic
|conversation
|academia
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Sales fell sharply in the first quarter; consequently, the company reduced its hiring plans.
- She forgot to set her alarm and consequently arrived late for the meeting.
- The road was icy and poorly lit, and consequently several accidents occurred that night.
- The research was poorly designed and consequently produced unreliable results.
- He did not pay his bills on time and consequently lost his internet service.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It rained all night; consequently, the streets are very wet.
- She studied hard for many weeks and consequently passed the exam.
- He ate too much junk food and consequently felt sick.
- The store closed early; consequently, we could not buy milk.
- The computer broke down and consequently they could not finish the project.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
consequently
AFI
GB/kˈɑnsəkwˌɛntli/
US/kˈɑnsəkwˌɛntli/
Sílabas y acento
con - sequently (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: consequently
- Plural: consequentlies
Familia de palabras
Forms
consequentlies
noun
Core family
consequence
noun B1
consequent
adjective C1
Related words
consequential
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
inconsequential
adjective
Advanced or less common
consequentially
adverb
Expresiones
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