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
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Example Sentences
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 If the product does not contain minoxidil, adjust your expectations accordingly. 
April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 Just check the cooking time on the package and adjust accordingly. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Also check the calorie count of any edible treats, and adjust your pet's daily diet accordingly. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 13 Sep. 2022 If a legal action is filed, our office will evaluate the filing and respond accordingly. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Some tips: Choose a familiar trail, prepare accordingly, and avoid adventuring alone. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022 If the crisis does require adjustments in terms of employment, be honest and empathic and communicate this as early as possible so that people can prepare accordingly. Leonid Kozlov, Forbes, 7 June 2022 This is why employers must safeguard sensitive employee information and respond accordingly when this trust is violated. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 May 2022 That effect will likely be much greater at $185 per ton, because as potential future damages become more costly, the benefits from avoiding those damages through tighter rules grow accordingly. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More
April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 Just check the cooking time on the package and adjust accordingly. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Also check the calorie count of any edible treats, and adjust your pet's daily diet accordingly. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 13 Sep. 2022 If a legal action is filed, our office will evaluate the filing and respond accordingly. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Some tips: Choose a familiar trail, prepare accordingly, and avoid adventuring alone. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022 If the crisis does require adjustments in terms of employment, be honest and empathic and communicate this as early as possible so that people can prepare accordingly. Leonid Kozlov, Forbes, 7 June 2022 This is why employers must safeguard sensitive employee information and respond accordingly when this trust is violated. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 May 2022 That effect will likely be much greater at $185 per ton, because as potential future damages become more costly, the benefits from avoiding those damages through tighter rules grow accordingly. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
accordingly
adverb
ac·cord·ing·ly ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē
1
: in the necessary way : in the way called for
Knowing my limits, I ran accordingly.
2
: as a result : consequently, so
He needs to improve his health. Accordingly, he's changing his habits.
accordingly
adverb
as in therefore
for this or that reason the application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered Synonyms & Similar Words
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- therefore
- so
- thus
- consequently
- thereupon
- hence
- in consequence
- wherefore
- ergo
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