# accordingly

Pronunciation: US say "uh-KOR-ding-lee" /əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/; UK say "uh-KAW-ding-lee" /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/

## Adverb

1. As a natural result of what came before; therefore; for that reason.
   - Simple: As a result of what happened before, and for that reason.
   - _Demand for the product fell sharply, and the company accordingly reduced its output._
   - _The evidence was overwhelming, and accordingly the jury reached a swift verdict._
2. In a way that matches or suits the circumstances; correspondingly.
   - Simple: In a way that fits or matches the situation.
   - _The instructions changed midway through, and the workers adjusted their methods accordingly._
   - _He understood the risks involved and planned accordingly._

## Origin

From Middle English acordingli, equivalent to "according" combined with the suffix "-ly".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/accordingly (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).