Definitions
- Referring to an action that is in agreement with or appropriate to a situation or circumstance. - Indicating that something is done in response to a particular event or situation. - Describing a result or consequence that is expected or logical based on previous information or actions.
- Referring to a result or effect that follows from a particular action or situation. - Indicating that something is caused by or as a consequence of a previous event or action. - Describing a logical conclusion or outcome based on previous information or actions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.
- 2Both words are used to show a logical connection between two events or actions.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or clauses.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Accordingly is used to describe an action that is appropriate or in agreement with a situation, while consequently is used to describe a result or effect that follows from a particular action or situation.
- 2Focus: Accordingly emphasizes the appropriateness or agreement of an action, while consequently emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship between two events or actions.
- 3Position: Accordingly is often used at the beginning or end of a sentence, while consequently is often used in the middle of a sentence.
- 4Formality: Accordingly is more formal than consequently and is often used in professional or academic writing.
- 5Frequency: Accordingly is less common than consequently in everyday language.
Remember this!
Accordingly and consequently are both adverbs that indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. However, accordingly is used to describe an action that is appropriate or in agreement with a situation, while consequently is used to describe a result or effect that follows from a particular action or situation. Additionally, accordingly is more formal and less common than consequently in everyday language.
