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
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.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The injury will keep the Indiana superstar sidelined for Saturday’s game — and the momentum behind ticket sales shifted accordingly.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
In a post on Thursday morning, three lawyers at the firm Womble Bond Dickinson accordingly predicted that the FCC would pause action on those cases.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
The brands that understand that, and train accordingly, will lead the industry not just in customer growth but in loyalty, reputation and long-term impact.
—Brittany Garlin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for accordingly
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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accordingly. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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accordingly
adverb
ac·cord·ing·ly
ə-ˈkȯrd-iŋ-lē
1
: in accordance : correspondingly
2
: consequently, so
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