accordingly

UK/ә'kɒ:diŋli/US

Definitions

adv.

In a way that is appropriate to the situation; correspondingly.

相应地；照着

adv.

For that reason; therefore.

因此；于是

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

ac-to, toward

cordheart

-ingcontinuous / action of

-lyin the manner of

=accordingly

From according (matching, in accord) + -ly = 'in a matching way.' If you act 'accordingly,' you act in a way that fits what just happened — and from 'fittingly' it slid into 'therefore,' since the fitting response often follows as a result.

Root cord still carries 8 more words

Example Sentences

1.
Demand has risen, and we have adjusted prices accordingly.
2.
He was late again; accordingly, he was given a warning.

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