consequently
CEFR: B2
As a direct result, effect, or logical deduction of something previously mentioned. Primary cohesive discourse marker for Band 7+ Writing Task 2 paragraphs.
Synonyms
- as a result
- therefore
- hence
Common Collocations
- consequently, the government
- and consequently
- consequently resulted in
Example Sentence
Subsidies for public transit were reduced; consequently, urban commuter congestion increased significantly.