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- Dictionaryaccordingly/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances: "we have to discover what his plans are and act accordingly" Similar Opposite
- 2. as a result; therefore: "there was no breach of the rules; accordingly, there will be no disciplinary inquiry" Similar
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in a way that is suitable or right for the situation: When we receive your instructions we will act accordingly. She's an expert in her field, and is paid accordingly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Suitable and acceptable. able. acceptability. acceptable. acceptably. accepted. convenience. correctly. correctness. decently.
The meaning of ACCORDINGLY is in accordance : correspondingly. How to use accordingly in a sentence.
When you do something accordingly, you are doing it in a way that agrees with or conforms to another concept. For example, It looks like it might rain, so plan your hike accordingly, means to be prepared to hike in the rain (by wearing rain gear, for example) or be prepared to cancel the hike because it is raining.
in a way that is suitable or right for the situation: When we receive your instructions we will act accordingly. She's an expert in her field, and is paid accordingly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Suitable and acceptable. able. acceptability. acceptable. acceptably. accepted. convenience. correctly. correctness. decently.
1. adverb [oft ADVERB with verb] You use accordingly to introduce a fact or situation which is a result or consequence of something that you have just referred to. We have a different background. Accordingly, we have the right to different futures. The workforce wants working hours to be reduced.
Accordingly means in accord with, or in correspondence with something. If you learn that your so-called best friend is spreading nasty rumors about you, act accordingly and stop being her friend. Accordingly is the adverb form of accord, which means harmony, or agreement.
Definition of accordingly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. consequently, so, thus, therefore, hence, subsequently, in consequence, ergo, as a result We have different backgrounds. Accordingly we will have different futures. 2. appropriately, correspondingly, properly, suitably, fitly It is a difficult job and they should be paid accordingly.
Definitions of 'accordingly'. 1. You use accordingly to introduce a fact or situation that is a result or consequence of something that you have just referred to. [...] 2. If you consider a situation and then act accordingly, the way you act depends on the nature of the situation. [...] More.
ACCORDINGLY definition: in a way that is suitable: . Learn more.
