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

Revenues surged, subscriber numbers exploded, and the stock price rose accordingly. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Lulu is viewed as a premium brand and prices its apparel accordingly. —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026

The script, accordingly, reflects the milieu. —Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026

Politicians are entrusted with immense power and control over vast sums of money and are accordingly bound to act in the interests of the public, not their pocketbook. —City News Service, Daily News, 20 Jan. 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