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 of accordingly

• therefore
• so
• thus
• consequently

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

In the previous World Cup in Qatar four years ago, Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to finish third behind Argentina and France, four years on from being runners-up to the French at Russia 2018, and celebrated accordingly. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 15 July 2026

The matter is under review, and the soldier will be addressed accordingly. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Humidity sensors Certain models are able to detect when the humidity is particularly high or low in your home and will automatically adjust the temperature accordingly. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

At a higher level, being on the bleeding edge in real estate also means knowing your customer and building your brand accordingly. — Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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