accordingly
- 01 C1 Advanced
as a result of something that was just mentioned.
used as a conjunctive adverb to indicate that the following statement is a logical consequence of the previous one.
Simple“The cost of materials has gone up, and our prices have increased accordingly.”
In context“The research budget was significantly reduced mid-year; accordingly, several planned field studies had to be cancelled or postponed.”
UsageOften placed at the beginning of a clause or at the very end to show a result.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
in a way that is right or suitable for the situation.
in a manner that is appropriate to or consistent with the particular circumstances.
Simple“It was a formal party, so we dressed accordingly in suits and gowns.”
In context“The manager explained the new safety protocols and asked all staff members to behave accordingly while on the factory floor.”
UsageUsually follows the verb or the entire clause it modifies.
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage accordingly make · accordingly provide
“This highlights how open-source tools can help organizations see where inequities are most concentrated and prioritize services accordingly in the communities most affected.”
“Nolan works across sculpture, textile, painting, drawing and text, and Dreamshook is accordingly rich in colour and pictorial detail, including bent metal sculptures, tapestries and drawings.”
From Middle English acordingli, equivalent to according + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.