accordingly

[ uh-kawr-ding-lee ]

adverb

1. therefore; so; in due course.

   Synonyms: thus, hence, consequently

2. in accordance; correspondingly.

   Synonyms: thus, hence, consequently

accordingly

/ əˈkɔːdɪŋlɪ /

adverb

1. in an appropriate manner; suitably

sentence connector

1. consequently

Word History and Origins

Origin of accordingly¹

First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English; according + -ly

Synonym Study

See therefore.

Example Sentences

A former prison guard at Guantanamo Bay, Hegseth is best known for two things: Boasting that he does not believe in germs and acts accordingly — “Fox host says he 'hasn't washed hands in 10 years,’” the BBC reported in 2019 — and defending alleged war crimes.

From Salon

His backflip is yet another ominous confirmation that we should expect Trump’s next round of judges to not show even a glimmer of independence: They will be selected for their loyalty to the president’s agenda and spend the next four years auditioning accordingly.

From Slate

Our Dignity and Respect policy sets out clear expectations of behaviour, including recognising when comments or behaviour may be harmful or upsetting to others and acting accordingly.

From BBC

The court's ruling greatly extended the legal immunity afforded to a president, but Smith was able to narrow the scope of his case accordingly.

From Salon

Men could regard women as equals and act accordingly, in ways big and small, from respecting a woman's right to keep her last name to respecting her opinions to picking up after yourself.

From Salon

Related Words

• appropriately
• correspondingly
• properly
• proportionately
• respectively
• subsequently
• therefore
• thus