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

The current menu is fairly limited and feels a little flat compared to Saffron, but no doubt as business ramps up, the selection will expand accordingly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Some keyboards with contactless switches also support analog input, which lets the keyboard detect how far a switch has been pressed and adjust the input accordingly, giving gamers a joystick-like experience. — ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026

Artificial is introduced as Ilya’s story before Sam takes charge of the narrative; accordingly, the tone turns almost sinister, with Ilya and eventual OpenAI CTO Mira Murati (Monica Barbaro) looking on in disempowered horror. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Employees choose their lane from a menu that typically ranges from conservative to aggressive, and the portfolio is constructed accordingly. — Stuart Robertson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 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