accordingly

adverb
UK: /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/
US: /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

  1. Therefore; for that reason; as a result.

    1. He was tired, and accordingly went to bed early. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project was not well-managed; accordingly, it failed to meet its objectives. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances.

    1. We must act accordingly to the situation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The punishment should be determined accordingly, considering the severity of the crime. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

therefore consequently thus hence
accordingly conjunction

  1. In accordance with something; correspondently.

    1. The cost will vary accordingly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Adjust the settings accordingly, ensuring they align with the specific requirements. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "accordingly" in English means: Therefore; for that reason; as a result., In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances..

The phonetic transcription of "accordingly" is /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/ in British English and /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "accordingly": therefore, consequently, thus, hence.

Example usage of "accordingly": "He was tired, and accordingly went to bed early.". More examples on the page.