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

Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026

Instead of adding service charges to offset rising costs, restaurants should simply price menu items accordingly, said Parmelee. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

In other words, keep your appliances white, don't opt for anything super modern-or minimalistic, and choose your kitchen decor and accessories accordingly. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 July 2026

Markets, investors, and policymakers should treat it accordingly. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 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