Therefore vs. Consequently
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Difference Between Therefore and Consequently
Thereforeadverb
(conjunctive) For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
Consequentlyadverb
(conjunctive) As a result or consequence of something.
He didn't wake up early. Consequently, he was late to work.Thereforeadverb
(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
Traditional values will always have a place, therefore they will never lose relevance.Consequentlyadverb
subsequently, following after in time or sequence.
Thereforeadverb
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result;
therefore X must be truethe eggs were fresh and hence satisfactorywe were young and thence optimisticit is late and thus we must gothe witness is biased and so cannot be trustedConsequentlyadverb
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given;
consequently, he didn't do itcontinued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctorADVERTISEMENT
Thereforeadverb
as a consequence;
he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now heldConsequentlyadverb
as a consequence;
he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held
