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

Kim's approach recognizes that mentoring should be mutually beneficial and designs the program accordingly. —Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Sellers have used market research to determine demand and adjust the price accordingly. —George Slover, Time, 6 Aug. 2025

In 2023, Dead & Company embarked on its final tour, and has accordingly stayed off the road, only playing Sphere and these three Golden Gate Park shows. —Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025

But if any part of the original grant gets reinstated, the new award will shrink accordingly, said Hoffmann. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 4 Aug. 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