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accordingly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈkɔrdɪŋli/ · UK /əˈkɔːdɪŋli/

accordingly means: In a way that suits the situation or follows what has been decided.

adverb

AS APPROPRIATEB2

In a way that suits the situation or follows what has been decided.

  • Read the instructions and act accordingly.
  • The weather changed, so we dressed accordingly.
  • Prices have risen; adjust your budget accordingly.

Similar words: appropriately, suitably

Opposites: inappropriately

Common phrases: act accordingly, adjust accordingly, plan accordingly

AS A RESULTB2

As a result of what has just been said or happened.

  • It was raining. Accordingly, we stayed inside.
  • The evidence was weak; accordingly, the case was dismissed.
  • Demand fell, and production was accordingly reduced.

Similar words: therefore, consequently, thus

Common phrases: accordingly we left, accordingly they agreed

Questions about accordingly

What does accordingly mean?

In a way that suits the situation or follows what has been decided.

What is accordingly in other languages?

Türkçe: ona göre · Español: en consecuencia · Français: en conséquence · Deutsch: entsprechend · Italiano: di conseguenza · 日本語: それに応じて

How do you pronounce accordingly?

In American English /əˈkɔrdɪŋli/; in British English /əˈkɔːdɪŋli/.

How do you use accordingly in a sentence?

Read the instructions and act accordingly. The weather changed, so we dressed accordingly.

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