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

With these taxonomies in place, investors can make strong inferences about the behavior and health of companies, and invest accordingly. —Ben Zweig, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025

Both parties accordingly agreed that LaSota will be transported to Baltimore and, following the hearing, will be returned to Allegany County that same day. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025

Agencies must provide clear procedures for removal once compliance is restored, and related penalties—such as exclusion from government funding or public contracts—must be lifted accordingly. —Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

Banana shrubs set flower buds during the summer for the following spring bloom season, so pruning should be timed accordingly. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 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