1,400 new words in our dictionary! — Parasocial, glow-up, promposal & more
1,400 new words in our dictionary! — More

accordingly

adverb

ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē How to pronounce accordingly (audio)
Definition of accordinglynext
as in therefore
for this or that reason the application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of accordingly What is manifestation if not telling yourself an aspirational lie until the universe responds accordingly? — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 In any industry, employee or leadership decisions or deaths can cause a crisis, and plans can be created accordingly. — Kristi Piehl, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Officials say motorists should plan accordingly and allow extra time if crossing a border on Friday morning. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Connecticut farmers have been watching how surrounding states have handled the bright red flying bug and adjusted their farms accordingly. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. thus
  4. consequently
Adverb
  • Chhetri and his colleagues are therefore continuously analysing water samples collected after the membrane treatment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Hurts’ anticipation and timing are therefore more of a must-have than usual — especially on throws over the middle.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • The president has opposed such efforts to constrain AI and claims that doing so could cause China to eclipse America on the technology.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Nasmaranian’s host needs to be replaced every so often in eternity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Asian families are used to dealing with ministries through their businesses, and thus see few qualms in doing so again through their charities.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Rothfeld is right that Cusk’s project of dismantling personhood can leave us with a void that is actually personhood radicalized, and thus anything but insightful or liberating.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of thus
Adverb
  • American anti-immigrant politics consequently differs from the European version, remaining more closely bound to the Monroe Doctrine and its vision of hemispheric control.
    — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Raiders have consequently kept things close to the line of scrimmage with Cousins on the field.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of consequently

Browse Nearby Words

according
accordingly
accordionist
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of watershed

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 18
See More

Popular

See More

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
funny guinea pig in glasses reading a book
Challenging Words You Should Know Vol 2 Words to the wise
See All