Accordingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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accordingly

 

[ əˈkɔːrdɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in response to something

In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances. In accordance with what is needed or expected. As a result of something.

Synonyms

consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus

Examples of usage

  • She had prepared the report and was accordingly ready for the meeting.
  • He failed the test, and accordingly, he had to retake it.
  • He was given a warning and, accordingly, changed his behavior.
Context #2 | Adverb

following from a statement or situation

In a way that is suitable or right for the purpose. In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances. In a way that agrees with or matches something else.

Synonyms

appropriately, conformably, correspondingly, in line with, suitably

Examples of usage

  • The rules were clear, and she acted accordingly.
  • The decision was made, and the team worked accordingly.
  • The weather forecast was accurate, and the event was planned accordingly.

Translations

Translations of the word "accordingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 correspondentemente

🇮🇳 तदनुसार

🇩🇪 entsprechend

🇮🇩 sesuai

🇺🇦 відповідно

🇵🇱 odpowiednio

🇯🇵 それに応じて

🇫🇷 en conséquence

🇪🇸 en consecuencia

🇹🇷 buna göre

🇰🇷 따라서

🇸🇦 وفقًا لذلك

🇨🇿 odpovídajícím způsobem

🇸🇰 primerane

🇨🇳 因此

🇸🇮 ustrezno

🇮🇸 í samræmi

🇰🇿 сәйкесінше

🇬🇪 შესაბამისად

🇦🇿 müvafiq olaraq

🇲🇽 en consecuencia

Etymology

The word 'accordingly' originated from the Middle English word 'accordingli', which is formed by adding the suffix '-li' to 'according'. 'According' comes from the Old French word 'acordant', which is the present participle of 'acorder', meaning 'to agree'. In the 14th century, 'accordingly' started being used in the sense of 'in agreement with' or 'in harmony with'. Over time, its usage expanded to include the sense of 'as a result' or 'therefore'. Today, 'accordingly' is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to indicate a logical consequence or appropriate response.

See also: accord, accordance, accords.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,905, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.