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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Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
In 2026, as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, and crowds flock accordingly to foundational sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, that fact can be easily forgotten.
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Markets, investors, and policymakers should treat it accordingly.
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2 July 2026
Nearly 1 out of every 20 Americans could have reasonably expected tens of thousands of dollars in relief and shaped their spending habits accordingly.
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CNBC,
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
In 2026, as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, and crowds flock accordingly to foundational sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, that fact can be easily forgotten.
—
Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Markets, investors, and policymakers should treat it accordingly.
—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nearly 1 out of every 20 Americans could have reasonably expected tens of thousands of dollars in relief and shaped their spending habits accordingly.
—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
2 July 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 5 Jul. 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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