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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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What is the difference between consequently & subsequently ?
  

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Subsequently indicates that one event or action occurred after another had occurred. The man who robbed the bank was subsequently caught by police. Consequently indicates that an event was a result of something that happened earlier.

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  • Subsequently indicates that one event or action occurred after another had occurred.
  • The man who robbed the bank was subsequently caught by police.
  • Consequently indicates that an event was a result of something that happened earlier.
  • The robber's getaway car broke down; consequently he was caught at once.
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Subsequently indicates that one event or action occurred after another had occurred.
The man who robbed the bank was subsequently caught by police.
Consequently indicates that an event was a result of something that happened earlier.
The robber's getaway car broke down; consequently he was caught at once.
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