Definitions

accordingly

[uh-kawr-ding-lee] / əˈkɔr dɪŋ li /

ADVERB

in an appropriate, suitable way

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently in due course

WEAK

as a consequence as a result duly equally ergo fitly hence in consequence in respect to in that event resultantly so suitably then under the circumstances

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

Example Sentences

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Employers, Mr. Vance accordingly thinks, should pay workers a fair or living wage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In order to treat everyone fairly, Johnson said, officers have to be aware of "seeing people's differences, recognising circumstances and then treating people accordingly".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Fulham owner Shahid Khan said the Cottagers and Silva "were an excellent fit" but that "change is inevitable in this game, and we've accordingly prepared for this moment".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Someone on Wall Street would notice the fantastic increase in the riskiness of subprime mortgages and raise the price of insuring them accordingly.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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