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

Intel has a bucket of problems to deal with, but the stock is priced accordingly, trading near book value. —John Dorfman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

If that sounds good to you, consult the Fighting Irish schedule and choose a fall weekend accordingly. —Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024

Only then will the world learn what ticks you off and adjust accordingly. —Evan Waite, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024

Find out what your biomarkers are telling you and supplement accordingly. —Jon Bier, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

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