consequently

adverb

as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore: There has been a great deal of rain and consequently the reservoirs are full.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English; see consequent, -ly

Synonyms
See therefore.

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consequently (ˈkɒnsɪkwəntlɪ)

—*adv, —sentence connector*
	as a result or effect; therefore; hence

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