accordingly Meaning & Definition
What Does Accordingly Mean?
Accordingly is an adverb that means Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably. It is also used to mean In natural sequence; consequently; so.
Accordingly in Brief
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | consequently, hence and so |
| Comparative / superlative | more accordingly, most accordingly |
Accordingly Definition (Adverb)
- Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably.
He was absent when I called, and I accordingly left my card.
- In natural sequence; consequently; so.
Our preparations were all finished. Accordingly, we set sail.
Adverb
- (manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably
Synonyms of Accordingly
Accordingly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Accordingly
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Accordingly in a Sentence
He was absent when I called, and I accordingly left my card.
Our preparations were all finished. Accordingly, we set sail.
Word Forms & Grammar
accordingly (comparative more accordingly, superlative most accordingly)
Origin of Accordingly
From Middle English acordingli, equivalent to according + -ly.
Pronouncing Accordingly
You say accordingly as //əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Accordingly
What part of speech is accordingly?
Accordingly is an adverb.
What is another word for accordingly?
Close synonyms of accordingly are consequently, hence and so. See the full list of accordingly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of accordingly?
The comparative form is more accordingly and the superlative form is most accordingly.