Definitions

in consequence

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently in due course

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

ADVERB

ergo

Synonyms

WEAK

accordingly consequently hence so then therefore thereupon thus thusly

ADVERB

therefore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accordingly so then thus

STRONG

consequently hence thence

WEAK

and so ergo for for this reason forasmuch as in that event inasmuch as on account of on the grounds since therefrom thereupon to that end whence wherefore

Example Sentences

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On April 12, 1848, the Western Argus covered the event in fun, “The good people … are in quite a fever, in consequence of the discovery of an ‘under ground’ Ghost …” In the May 4 Newark Herald, the Hydesville rappings inspired a long poem that ended with the words “APRIL FOOL.”

From Literature

In consequence, Messrs. Lender and Martin observe, white loyalists were prepared to override ingrained prejudices and animosities, fighting alongside Native Americans and escaped black slaves.

From The Wall Street Journal

In reasons published on Wednesday to support the tribunal's judgment, the judge said Mr Duffy's actions were not something that arose in consequence of his disability.

From BBC

The Constitution is unambiguous: “No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.”

From Barron's

In consequence, our civic machinery was, and still can be, lumberingly ineffective.

From Los Angeles Times

in consequence

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