accordingly
Meaning
In a manner that is consistent with or appropriately responds to a particular situation, condition, or set of circumstances; often used to indicate that actions or decisions are made in response to previously stated information or events.
💡 While "accordingly" is often used in formal contexts, it can sometimes be confused with "therefore" or "consequently," which imply a causal relationship rather than merely a response to context.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
Claire
checked
the
weather
forecast
on
the
morning
of
the
dinner
,
she
anticipated
a
late
shower
and
reconsidered
the
seating
plan
.
To
accommodate
the
possibility
of
rain
,
she
moved
the
main
table
closer
to
the
covered
terrace
and
arranged
a
few
extra
umbrellas
by
the
door
.
She
also
adjusted
the
menu
to
favour
dishes
that
could
be
kept
warm
without
losing
texture
,
so
the
food
would
remain
appealing
if
the
schedule
of
the
evening
shifted
.
Her
friends
had
mentioned
that
they
might
arrive
later
than
expected
,
so
Claire
left
a
flexible
slot
in
the
timetable
to
greet
them
without
interrupting
the
cooking
.
When
the
rain
finally
began
in
the
afternoon
,
she
acted
accordingly
,
setting
out
candles
and
soft
lighting
to
preserve
a
relaxed
atmosphere
despite
the
change
.
By
planning
small
contingencies
and
remaining
calm
,
she
was
able
to
host
comfortably
and
the
evening
unfolded
with
an
easy
,
convivial
rhythm
.
Common Phrases
respond accordingly
adjust accordingly
act accordingly
Synonyms
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