ACCORDINGLY

consequently, accordingly

(adverb) (sentence connectors) because of the reason given; “consequently, he didn’t do it”; “continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor”

accordingly

(adverb) in accordance with; “she acted accordingly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

accordingly (comparative more accordingly, superlative most accordingly)

(manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably

(conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.

Usage notes

Synonym notes

Consequently, indicates a connection between two things, the latter of which is done on account of the former.

Accordingly marks the connection as one of simple accordance or congruity, leading naturally to the result which followed; as, he was absent when I called, and I accordingly left my card; our preparations were all finished, and we accordingly set sail. Consequently all finished, and we accordingly set sail.

Consequently marks a closer connection, that of logical or causal sequence; as, the papers were not ready, and consequently could not be signed.

Synonyms

• consequently, therefore, wherefore, hence, so

Source: Wiktionary


Ac*cord"ing*ly, adv.

1. Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable. Behold, and so proceed accordingly. Shak.

2. In natural sequence; consequently; so.

Syn.

– Consequently; therefore; wherefore; hence; so.

– Accordingly, Consequently, indicate a connection between two things, the latter of which is done on account of the former. Accordingly marks the connection as one of simple accordance or congruity, leading naturally to the result which followed; as, he was absent when I called, and I accordingly left my card; our preparations were all finished, and we accordingly set sail. Consequently all finished, and we accordingly set sail. Consequently marks a closer connection, that of logical or causal sequence; as, the papers were not ready, and consequently could not be signed.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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Coffee Trivia

The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking as the modern beverage appeared in modern-day Yemen. In the middle of the 15th century in Sufi shrines where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed for drinking. The Yemenis procured the coffee beans from the Ethiopian Highlands.

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