accordingly
/ə'kɔ:diɳ/
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Definition
- 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
- in accordance with
- she acted accordingly
- (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
- consequently, he didn't do it
- continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor