accordingly
uh-KOR-ding-lee/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/UKuh-KAW-ding-lee/əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/
- 1As a result of what happened before, and for that reason.
The bridge was unsafe, and accordingly the city closed it to traffic.
She missed the deadline, and accordingly her application was rejected.
Similartherefore, consequently, so, thus, hence
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- 2In a way that fits or matches the situation.
Like choosing clothes that match the weather outside.
She read the rules carefully and behaved accordingly.
We knew the weather would be cold, so we dressed accordingly.
Similarcorrespondingly, appropriately, suitably
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Origin
From Middle English acordingli, made from "according" plus "-ly".