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

If color matters for the presentation of your dish, choose between white or yellow Cheddar accordingly. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 June 2026

Interest rates on select savings accounts, accordingly, are still high and holding steady. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 June 2026

Make sure your team is targeting accordingly. —Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Some studies have shown that, in the short term, chatbots specifically designed to offer cognitive behavioral therapy — an approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and shift their behavior accordingly — can help with symptoms such as anxiety or depression. —Aria Bendix, NBC news, 1 June 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