B2adverbformalworklanguage
US/əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/
UK/əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/
in a way that suits what has just been said or what is happening; also, for that reason
In context
The rules have changed, so please update your documents accordingly.
You're adults now, and I expect you to behave accordingly.
Sales fell sharply last year; accordingly, the company cut its budget.
Words that go with accordingly
verb + adverb
- act accordinglyRead the safety rules and act accordingly.
- adjust accordinglyCheck the weather and adjust your plans accordingly.
- plan accordinglyTraffic will be heavy over the holiday, so plan accordingly.
- behave accordinglyThis is a formal dinner, so please behave accordingly.
- respond accordinglyIf prices go up, customers will respond accordingly.
- dress accordinglyIt gets cold in Sa Pa at night, so dress accordingly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Accordingly to the report, prices will rise.Correct: According to the report, prices will rise.