It can be easy to use consequently and subsequently incorrectly in your writing. These two words are similar. Furthermore, they are not very common. Still, it is very important to use words correctly in your writing. Appropriate word choice can make all the difference between your reader grasping your message, and them missing your point altogether. In this blog I will briefly explain the difference between consequently and subsequently so that you never use them incorrectly again.
Consequently means ‘as a result’. For example, I could say “I ate far too much food on Christmas day, and, as a result, had to go for a long run on Boxing Day”. Or I could say, “I ate far too much food on Christmas day, and, consequently, had to go for a long run on Boxing Day”.
Subsequently means ‘next’ – as in the next in line, next time, or next in place. Instead of saying “After arriving in London, the next thing they did was buy a car” we could write “After arriving in London, they subsequently bought a car”.
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Consequently means ‘as a result’. For example, I could say “I ate far too much food on Christmas day, and, as a result, had to go for a long run on Boxing Day”. Or I could say, “I ate far too much food on Christmas day, and, consequently, had to go for a long run on Boxing Day”.
Subsequently means ‘next’ – as in the next in line, next time, or next in place. Instead of saying “After arriving in London, the next thing they did was buy a car” we could write “After arriving in London, they subsequently bought a car”.
If you are still unsure whether consequently or subsequently is appropriate for your sentence, you can get some excellent help from the proofreaders at Proofread My Essay. In addition to helping with word choice, they can make sure your spelling, grammar, referencing, and formatting are correct. For a free sample of their work, click here.