Transcription
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- [uh-kawr-ding-lee]
- /əˈkɔr dɪŋ li/
- /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kawr-ding-lee]
- /əˈkɔr dɪŋ li/
Definitions of accordingly word
- adverb accordingly You use accordingly to introduce a fact or situation which is a result or consequence of something that you have just referred to. 3
- adverb accordingly If you consider a situation and then act accordingly, the way you act depends on the nature of the situation. 3
- adverb accordingly in an appropriate manner; suitably 3
- sentence connector accordingly consequently 3
- adverb accordingly in a way that is fitting and proper; correspondingly 3
- adverb accordingly therefore; so; in due course. 1
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Origin of accordingly
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at according, -ly
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Parts of speech for Accordingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
accordingly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for accordingly
adv accordingly
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- thus — in the way just indicated; in this way: Stated thus, the problem seems trivial.
- properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- therefore — in consequence of that; as a result; consequently: I think; therefore I am.
- subsequently — occurring or coming later or after (often followed by to): subsequent events; Subsequent to their arrival in Chicago, they bought a new car.
adverb accordingly
- fittingly — suitable or appropriate; proper or becoming.
conjunction accordingly
- sic — to attack (used especially in commanding a dog): Sic 'em!
Antonyms for accordingly
adv accordingly
- inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
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