Meaning: Indicates the consequence of a previous action or situation.
Beginning: The company lost many customers. As a result, they had to close several stores.
Middle: He missed the deadline; as a result, he was penalized.
After semicolon: The team worked hard; as a result, they won the competition.
Meaning: Formal way to express a result or consequence.
Beginning: The weather was terrible. Consequently, the match was postponed.
Middle: He didn’t prepare well; consequently, he failed the exam.
After semicolon: There was a severe drought; consequently, water restrictions were imposed.
Meaning: Less formal, used to indicate a result or consequence.
Middle: She was feeling tired, so she went to bed early.
After semicolon: It was raining heavily; so, we decided to cancel the picnic.
Meaning: Formal, similar to "so", used to express a logical result.
Beginning: The road was closed. Therefore, we had to take a different route.
Middle: He didn’t study for the test; therefore, he didn’t pass.
After semicolon: She didn’t meet the qualifications; therefore, she didn’t get the job.
Beginning: As a result, consequently, therefore.
Middle: As a result, consequently, so, therefore.
After semicolon: As a result, consequently, so, therefore.