Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; correspondingly: Used to indicate that an action is done in a manner that is suitable or fitting to what has been stated or is understood.
   • Consequently; therefore; as a result: Used to introduce a logical consequence or conclusion based on what has just been stated.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb (Correspondingly):
  • The rules are clear; you must act accordingly.
  • He was informed of the risks and prepared accordingly.
• Adverb (Consequently):
  • The budget was cut. Accordingly, several projects were postponed.
  • The evidence was compelling. The jury, accordingly, reached a verdict of guilty.

Advanced Usage

• "And accordingly...": A phrase used to smoothly connect a consequence to its cause within a single sentence.
  • The market demand fell sharply, and accordingly production was scaled back.
• Used in formal or written English to create a logical flow between a premise and its outcome.

Variants and Related Words

• According to (prepositional phrase): As stated by or in a manner consistent with.
  • According to the report, sales have increased.
• Accordingly is related to the adjective accordant, meaning compatible or in agreement.

Synonyms

• Consequently
• Therefore
• Thus
• Hence
• Correspondingly
• Appropriately

Related Phrases

• Act accordingly: To behave in a way that is appropriate to the situation.
  • You have been warned; please act accordingly.
• Plan accordingly: To make plans that take specific information into account.
  • The event will be outdoors, so please plan accordingly for the weather.

Adverb

1. in accordance with
   • she acted accordingly
2. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
   • consequently, he didn't do it
   • continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor