Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in consequence of
Prepositional Phrase
/ɪn ˈkɒnsɪkwəns əv/
Definition
As a result of; because of.
Examples
- She was late in consequence of the heavy traffic.
- In consequence of the storm, the event was postponed.
- He lost his job in consequence of repeated tardiness.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate that something happened due to a particular cause or reason.
Synonyms
- Because of
- As a result of
- Due to
