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

• consequently
• ergo
• hence
• so
• therefore
• thereupon
• thus
• wherefore

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

In fact accordingly to Fun Fact Co, seven Ghibli films are among the 15 highest grossing anime films of all time. —Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Different bras can comfortably fit different breast shapes, so take note and shop accordingly. —Bianca London, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025

Place all feeders accordingly to ensure the most amount of birds visiting. —Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025

And students should be able to know their tuition costs for the next four years, free of surprise hikes; colleges, for their part, should have to budget accordingly. —Editorial, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 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