accordingly

adverb

ac·​cord·​ing·​ly ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē How to pronounce accordingly (audio)
Synonyms of accordingly
1
: in accordance : correspondingly
Read the instructions and act accordingly.
2
: consequently, so
was delayed and accordingly arrived late

Synonyms of accordingly

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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.
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Such labor is so often gendered and raced—and accordingly, devalued. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026 Take into consideration how many people are waiting for chairs, and adjust your time frame accordingly. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 But until those requirements are formally published and MCOs have updated their systems, provider manuals and contracting terms accordingly, providers face a fragmented reality. — Valerie Cerra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Prep accordingly with lightweight pieces—swimsuits, breezy linen tops and dresses—and a couple cozy knits or long-sleeve shirts to layer over top when the temperatures dip. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordingly

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

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The first known use of accordingly was in the 15th century

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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accordingly. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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accordingly

adverb
ac·​cord·​ing·​ly ə-ˈkȯrd-iŋ-lē How to pronounce accordingly (audio)
1
: in accordance : correspondingly
2
: consequently, so

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