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

• consequently
• ergo
• hence
• so
• therefore
• thereupon
• thus
• wherefore

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

Keep in mind that the town gets very crowded around sunset, so be sure to plan accordingly. —Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2025

So the team’s running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks will move down accordingly. —Jake Ciely, New York Times, 19 June 2025

Keep in mind that there are no hotels, restaurants, or even gas stations nearby, so plan accordingly and stop for food and supplies on your way. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 17 June 2025

Remaining calm is key, as pets pick up on our emotions and react accordingly. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 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