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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Inadequate: 12 to 20 ng/mL Adequate: 20 to 50 ng/mL
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Inadequate: 12 to 20 ng/mL Adequate: 20 to 50 ng/mL
Blood tests enable you to check your vitamin D status and adjust your routine accordingly, whether that includes adding or changing a supplement dosage.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
The siblings’ personalities — along with their brother Ben, who like Elizabeth has vivid memories of when his father was using — were shaped accordingly.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
These gardens peak in mid-to-late June, so plan accordingly.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
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 1 Jun. 2025.
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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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