Accordingly vs Consequently vs So vs Therefore

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Accordingly

Top 5.000 (recht häufig)C1adverb

Consequently

Top 3.000 (häufig)B2adverb

So

Häufiger ChunkA1adverb

Therefore

FormellTop 2.000 (häufig)B1adverb
Am formellsten: ThereforeAm häufigsten: So
 AccordinglyConsequentlySoTherefore
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/səʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səʊ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/
BedeutungIn a way that is suitable or appropriate based on something else.As a result or effect of something.used to say that something is true or to show a resultFor that reason; as a result.
BeispielWe have to discover his plans and act accordingly.This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.She was tired, so she went to bed early.He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralFormell
Wie häufigTop 5.000 (recht häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)Häufiger ChunkTop 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1B2A1B1
Wortartadverbadverbadverbadverb
Kollokationenact accordingly, respond accordingly, adjust accordingly, plan accordingly, behave accordinglyconsequently, the outcome, consequently, we decided, used consequently in a sentence, consequently, it appears, the plan failed; consequentlyso happy, so much, so good, so far, so fasttherefore concluded, therefore it follows, therefore we can, therefore you should, therefore the result
Antonymeinappropriately, improperly, unsuitably, contrarilyinconsequently, independently, unrelatedlynothowever, nevertheless, nonetheless
Häufige FehlerUsing 'accordingly' in informal situations where simpler words would be better., Confusing 'accordingly' with 'according to', which has a different meaning., Omitting the necessary context before using 'accordingly'.Using 'consequently' in informal spoken English too often., Confusing 'consequently' with 'consequent' — the former is an adverb, the latter is an adjective., Placing 'consequently' at the beginning of a sentence without a clear prior context.Confused with 'very' — 'so' indicates a result rather than degree., 'So' used incorrectly at the beginning of formal sentences., Overusing 'so' in formal writing, making the text less precise.'Therefore' is sometimes confused with 'therefor', which has a different meaning., Learners may use 'therefore' to start a sentence in informal contexts, which can sound awkward., 'Therefore' may be incorrectly placed in a sentence away from the cause or condition.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'accordingly' to show a result based on a previous statement. It's often found in written English and formal contexts but can also be used in speech.Use 'consequently' to show a direct result of something previously mentioned. It's suitable for writing and formal speech, but less common in everyday conversations.Used to connect sentences, showing cause and effect. In informal contexts, it can start statements or express agreement but may be considered vague in formal writing.Use 'therefore' to connect ideas in formal writing or speech. It’s less common in everyday conversation and can sound stiff. Avoid it in casual contexts.

Häufige Fragen: Accordingly vs Consequently vs So vs Therefore

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Accordingly, Consequently, So und Therefore?

Accordingly: In a way that is suitable or appropriate based on something else. Consequently: As a result or effect of something. So: used to say that something is true or to show a result Therefore: For that reason; as a result.

Was ist formeller: Accordingly, Consequently, So und Therefore?

Therefore ist davon am formellsten.

Was ist häufiger: Accordingly, Consequently, So und Therefore?

So ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Accordingly, Consequently, So und Therefore?

Accordingly ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Accordingly, Consequently, So und Therefore auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Accordingly: C1, Consequently: B2, So: A1, Therefore: B1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Accordingly, Consequently, So und Therefore?

Accordingly: adverb, Consequently: adverb, So: adverb, Therefore: adverb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Accordingly: We have to discover his plans and act accordingly. Consequently: This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. So: She was tired, so she went to bed early. Therefore: He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

Kann ich Accordingly, Consequently, So und Therefore austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Accordingly, Consequently, So und Therefore sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.