Definitions
- Used to indicate a result or consequence of something that has been said or done. - Used to introduce a reason for something. - Used to express agreement or confirmation of what has been said.
- Used to indicate a result or consequence of something that has been said or done. - Used to introduce a logical conclusion or inference. - Used to show cause and effect relationship between two events.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to indicate a result or consequence of something.
- 2Both can be used to show a cause and effect relationship.
- 3Both can be used to introduce a reason or explanation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: So is more commonly used in everyday language, while consequently is more formal and less common.
- 2Position: So is usually used at the beginning or middle of a sentence, while consequently is typically used at the beginning of a sentence.
- 3Function: So can also be used as an adverb to indicate degree or extent, while consequently is only used to indicate a result or consequence.
- 4Connotation: So is neutral in tone, while consequently can have a slightly negative connotation, implying an undesirable outcome.
Remember this!
So and consequently are both used to indicate a result or consequence of something. However, so is more commonly used in everyday language and can also be used as an adverb to indicate degree or extent. Consequently, on the other hand, is more formal and less common, and is only used to indicate a result or consequence. Additionally, consequently can have a slightly negative connotation, implying an undesirable outcome.
