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accordingly

adv. manner
C1 Advanced Oxford US //əˈkɔɹdɪŋɫi// UK //ɐkˈɔːdɪŋli// ac·cord·ing·ly

adv. in a way that is appropriate for the situation. You use it to show that an action is a logical result of what happened before.

adv. in a manner that is suitable or right for the circumstances; consequently. Functions as a connector to indicate that an action is a direct response to a preceding statement.


SIMPLE

The rules have changed, so please act accordingly.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager explained the new safety protocols and asked all staff members to adjust their daily routines accordingly.

COMPLEX

Having identified several structural weaknesses in the original proposal, the committee requested that the architects revise the blueprints accordingly before the final submission deadline.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English acordingli, equivalent to according + -ly.

Usage

Often placed at the end of a clause to show an action matches the situation, or at the start of a sentence to mean 'therefore'.

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