accordingly meaning

accordingly means 'in a way that is suitable or right for the situation'.

accordingly :

in a suitable way, as a result

adverb

▪ He acted accordingly to the instructions.

▪ He acted in a suitable way to the instructions.

▪ The weather changed, so we dressed accordingly.

▪ The weather changed, so we dressed in a suitable way.

paraphrasing

▪ suitably – in a suitable way

▪ appropriately – in a proper way

▪ consequently – as a result

▪ therefore – for that reason

accordingly

Pronunciation

accordingly [əˈkɔːrdɪŋli]

The stress is on 'cord' and sounds like 'uh-kord-ing-lee'.

Common phrases and grammar about accordingly

accordingly - Common meaning

adverb
in a suitable way, as a result

Part of Speech Changes for "accordingly"

▪ accord (verb) – to agree or match

▪ accordance (noun) – agreement or harmony

Common Expressions with "accordingly"

▪ act accordingly – behave in a suitable way

▪ adjust accordingly – change in a suitable way

▪ respond accordingly – reply in a suitable way

▪ plan accordingly – prepare in a suitable way

Important examples of accordingly in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, accordingly is often used to show a result or consequence.

▪The meeting was canceled, so we adjusted our plans accordingly.
▪The meeting was canceled, so we changed our plans in a suitable way.

Example of a confusing word: accordingly (properly)

▪The meeting was canceled, so we adjusted our plans properly.
▪The meeting was canceled, so we adjusted our plans in a proper manner.
"Accordingly" is an adverb used to indicate that something is done as a result of or in accordance with a particular situation. In the sentence "The meeting was canceled, so we adjusted our plans accordingly," it correctly implies that the plans were changed to fit the new situation. "Properly" means "in a correct or suitable way," but it does not convey the cause-and-effect relationship implied by "accordingly." Therefore, "accordingly" is the correct choice for expressing a consequence or result.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Accordingly often follows a statement or condition to show a logical result in TOEIC grammar questions.

▪The project was delayed, and accordingly, the deadline was extended.
▪The project was delayed, and as a result, the deadline was extended.

accordingly

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

act accordingly

means 'behave in a way that matches the situation', used in instructions or advice.

▪Please read the rules and act accordingly.
▪Please read the rules and behave in a suitable way.

adjust accordingly

means 'change to fit the situation', used when adapting to new conditions.

▪The schedule changed, so we must adjust accordingly.
▪The schedule changed, so we must change to fit the situation.

Differences between similar words and accordingly

accordingly

,

suitably

differences

Accordingly is used to show a result or consequence, while suitably means in a proper or fitting manner.

accordingly
▪The instructions were clear, so he acted accordingly.
▪The instructions were clear, so he acted in a suitable way.
suitably
▪She dressed suitably for the occasion.
▪She dressed in a proper way for the occasion.

accordingly

,

consequently

differences

Accordingly is often used to show a direct response to a situation, while consequently shows a result due to a previous event.

accordingly
▪The team lost the match, and accordingly, they trained harder.
▪The weather was bad, and as a result, the event was canceled.
consequently
▪The weather was bad, and consequently, the event was canceled.
▪The weather was bad, and as a result, the event was canceled.

Words with the same origin as accordingly

The origin of accordingly

The word 'accordingly' comes from the Latin 'accordare', meaning 'to bring into agreement'.

Word structure

It has the prefix ac (to), root cord (heart), suffix ly (adverb), and means 'in agreement with the heart'.

Words with the same origin

The root of accordingly is cord (heart). Words with the same root include accord (agreement), concord (harmony).

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