accordingly

adverb

ac·​cord·​ing·​ly ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē 

1

: in accordance : correspondingly

Read the instructions and act accordingly.

2

: consequently, so

was delayed and accordingly arrived late

Synonyms

• consequently
• ergo
• hence
• so
• therefore
• thereupon
• thus
• wherefore

Examples of accordingly in a Sentence

He knew his limitations and acted accordingly.

She is considered a manager and is paid accordingly.

The car is made with the best materials and is priced accordingly.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, as attackers spread these threats across additional channels, organizations need to modify their security awareness training programs accordingly. —Mike Britton, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

The conceit is that given executives’ workload, time is precious and needs to be parsed out accordingly. —Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Jan. 2025

So there are incentives to ensure that science educators are equipped and encouraged to teach accordingly. —Glenn Branch, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025

Voters are accordingly split 50-50 on whether the state is heading in the right direction. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from acordyng "agreeing" (from present participle of accorden "to accord entry 1") + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing accordingly

• act accordingly

Kids Definition

accordingly

adverb

ac·​cord·​ing·​ly ə-ˈkȯrd-iŋ-lē 

1

: in accordance : correspondingly

2

: consequently, so