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
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.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Every move is different, so adjust accordingly to account for kids, pets, long distances, and other personal factors.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
The mechanism of this up-back-wide move completely outplays Barcelona’s offside trap because as the defenders move up to press — and accordingly adjust their offside line — Inter have a late runner in the wide areas.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Every move is different, so adjust accordingly to account for kids, pets, long distances, and other personal factors.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Some major automakers have effectively walked away from the poker table in response to the threat of tariffs, adjusting strategies accordingly instead of waiting to see how things play out.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accordingly
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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accordingly. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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accordingly
adverb
ac·cord·ing·ly
ə-ˈkȯrd-iŋ-lē
1
: in accordance : correspondingly
2
: consequently, so
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