consequently

adverb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: con-se-quent-ly (4)

English Definition

As a result; therefore.

Example Sentence

He worked hard; consequently, he passed the exam.

US IPA /ˈkɑːnsəkwentli/

UK IPA /ˈɒnsɪkwəntli/

therefore thus hence accordingly as a result

nevertheless nonetheless