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

Taxpayers and their advisors must carefully evaluate whether the facts genuinely support business expense treatment — and document accordingly. —Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

This information, especially when provided in real-time, enables Ukrainian pilots to react accordingly and immediately to threats. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026

Widely respected among his peers, Kshatriya will accordingly also become chief engineer of NASA. —Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026

Also, take note of any special dietary needs or food allergies anyone in your family has, and adjust our list accordingly. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 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