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

Based on these factors, each state was given a score out of 100 and ranked accordingly. — Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Households that adjust their budgeting and watch-lists accordingly will have more choice and more price flexibility. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

That design is the gold standard for proving a drug actually works, and regulators have treated the data accordingly. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

The same study finds Republican voters broadly inclined to believe GOP leaders’ cues about voter fraud and to frame their expectations accordingly. — Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 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