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

Her music accordingly pares down the signature elements of a genre in which reckless abandon and defiant self-expression have long been central. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

The Freedom Trail has areas that are less accessible to some, but this is clearly communicated online so that people can plan accordingly. — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

The World Cup 2026 final was an event fit for fanfare, and the stars, accordingly, were out in full force. — Alessia Ferri, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Issuers reading the June documents will price that ambivalence accordingly. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 21 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