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

• 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

By then, Trump had softened his tariff stance and the markets had rebounded accordingly. —Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025

Product targeting means understanding who your audiences are and tailoring items accordingly. —Douglas Gregory, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

If chartering a Riva is not for you (Capri is a magnet for the have-yachts, and is priced accordingly), there are regular public ferries from Naples, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Ischia. —Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025

Summer league typically follows the same plot — watch a lot of young guys play some fairly mediocre basketball, then overreact accordingly. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025

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