adverb · academic
accordingly
UK/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/US/əˈkɔrdɪŋli/ac·CORD·ing·ly
therefore; used to show that what follows is a logical result of what was just said
Examples
“The experiment failed; accordingly, we redesigned the procedure.”
“Sales dropped last quarter; accordingly, the company cut costs.”
“He is the most experienced candidate and was appointed accordingly.”
Band 8 sentence
“Market conditions deteriorated; accordingly, management implemented a comprehensive restructuring plan.”
Collocations
- accordingly, + clause
- act accordingly
Word family
Common mistakes
He studied hard, accordingly he passes the exam.→He studied hard; accordingly, he passed the exam.
She was late, accordingly she missed the bus.→She was late; consequently, she missed the bus.
Say it for a higher band
5so→6therefore→7+accordingly
Synonyms
therefore
Easily confused
consequently
“The policy was unpopular; consequently, it was withdrawn.”
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