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adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of accordingly

for this or that reason

The application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered.

Synonyms of accordingly

consequently, ergo, hence, so, therefore, thereupon, thus

Phrases Synonymous with accordingly

in consequence

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