as a consequence

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently in due course

WEAK

as a result duly equally ergo fitly hence in consequence in respect to in that event resultantly so suitably then under the circumstances

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

CONJUNCTION

and

Synonyms

WEAK

along with also as well as furthermore including moreover together with

PREPOSITION

through

Synonyms

WEAK

as a result at the hand of because of by by dint of by means of by reason by the agency of by virtue of for in consequence of in virtue of per through the medium of using via with with the help of

Antonyms

WEAK

around

Example Sentences

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She said patients often ended up in A&E as a consequence.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Mr. Starmer’s party as a consequence now is racked by anxiety—which the May 7 election probably will exacerbate—that it’s on the verge of extinction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

His team’s recommendation then, is to buy long-duration assets that are sensitive to changes in interest rates as a consequence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

"The Fc fragment works as an anchor that microglia latch onto when they are near plaques, as a consequence of which these cells are reprogrammed to clear plaques more efficiently."

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

There is thus comparatively little risk, but also little adventure, in their handiwork, which as a consequence tends to become routine.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

as a consequence

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