Usage notes

Synonym notes: * Consequently , indicates a connection between two things, the latter of which is done on account of the former. * Accordingly'' marks the connection as one of simple accordance or congruity, leading naturally to the result which followed; as, he was absent when I called, and I ''accordingly'' left my card; our preparations were all finished, and we ''accordingly'' set sail. ''Consequently'' all finished, and we ''accordingly set sail. * Consequently'' marks a closer connection, that of logical or causal sequence; as, the papers were not ready, and ''consequently could not be signed.