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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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Humans have transitioned from a time of famine to one of abundant food, yet hunger cues have not adjusted accordingly.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Incidentally, this also indicates that flip-flops will continue to be on trend this coming spring, so stock your shoe racks accordingly.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
Because the Fed's increases over the past couple of years have been significant, credit card APRs have risen accordingly, often landing in the mid-20% range.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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