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

Older adults, those who may be pregnant, young children and infants are also especially susceptible — so adjust plans accordingly. —ABC News, 8 June 2026

Even though this new policy ran counter to the way the rules for arresting and detaining noncitizens had been enforced for decades prior, ICE immediately began operating accordingly. —Tasha Carvell, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026

Imagine a vehicle that understands your daily commute, predicts traffic patterns, monitors weather forecasts, and adapts its energy management strategy accordingly. —James Morris, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

Because this is South Florida, traffic will also be a hot mess and plan accordingly. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 June 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