Accordingly

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkɔrdɪŋli/

Definitions of accordingly

adverb in a way that is appropriate or suitable to the particular circumstances

Example Sentences

A1 I finished my homework early, so I can go to the park accordingly.

A2 She followed the recipe step by step and accordingly, the cake turned out delicious.

B1 The instructions were clear and easy to understand, so I completed the task accordingly.

B2 The team worked hard and efficiently, and accordingly, they were able to meet the deadline.

C1 The project was executed flawlessly and accordingly, received high praise from the client.

C2 The company implemented the new policy accordingly, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.

conjunction used to introduce a statement that follows logically from the previous statement

Example Sentences

A1 I finished my homework early, accordingly, I can go play outside.

A2 She studied hard for the exam, accordingly, she received a high grade.

B1 The company reported a loss in profits, accordingly, they had to lay off some employees.

B2 The project deadline was moved up, accordingly, we had to work overtime to meet it.

C1 The new regulations were implemented, accordingly, all employees had to undergo training.

C2 The data analysis revealed some concerning trends, accordingly, the company decided to change its strategy.

Examples of accordingly in a Sentence

formal The project timeline has been adjusted, and the team will proceed accordingly.

informal She didn't show up for the meeting, so we started without her, and she missed out accordingly.

slang I told him to stop being rude, but he just ignored me, so I gave him a taste of his own medicine accordingly.

figurative Life is like a puzzle; if you put the pieces together correctly, everything falls into place accordingly.

Grammatical Forms of accordingly

past tense

accorded

plural

accordingly

comparative

more accordingly

superlative

most accordingly

present tense

accordingly

future tense

will accord

perfect tense

have accorded

continuous tense

is according

singular

accordingly

positive degree

accordingly

infinitive

to accord

gerund

according

participle

accorded

Origin and Evolution of accordingly

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'accordingly' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'acordant', which means agreeing or matching.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'accordingly' has retained its original meaning of in agreement or harmony, but has also come to be used to indicate a logical consequence or result of a preceding action or statement.