accordingly

Everyday

1. Accordingly means in a way that fits what has just been said or what is needed. tree →
2. (formal) Accordingly means «so» or «therefore»; it links a reason to a result. tree →

In the lessons

Used in instructions («Read the rules and act accordingly»), formal writing, reports and exam texts. It tells the reader that an action follows from something already mentioned.

Examples

• The weather will be cold, so dress accordingly. tree →
• You know the rules, so behave accordingly. tree →
• The bus was late; accordingly, we missed the start of the film. tree →
• Prices went up, and we changed our shopping list accordingly. tree →
• The recipe is for four people; if there are eight of you, double it accordingly. tree →
• He was the oldest, and he was treated accordingly. tree →
• The cunning Princess then laid her plans accordingly. tree →

Note

Formal word. «According to» is different: it means «as said by» («According to the map, the park is near»). In maths, «adjust accordingly» means change the numbers in the same way, e.g. double all amounts.

In Jewish tradition

Used in instructions («Read the rules and act accordingly»), formal writing, reports and exam texts. It tells the reader that an action follows from something already mentioned.

Examples

• He accordingly went (0 his son Sira, and tiiey studied the Sefer Yetzira to- getiier. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →
• According to their deeds, accordingly He will repay, fury to His adversaries, recompense to His enemies; to the islands He will repay recompense. (Prophets ISA.59.18, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Formal word. «According to» is different: it means «as said by» («According to the map, the park is near»). In maths, «adjust accordingly» means change the numbers in the same way, e.g. double all amounts.