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accordingly
/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/
[/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/]
as a result; in a fitting way
Intermediateadverb
Definition
In a way that suits the situation, or as a result of it.
Example
Rules changed, and we acted accordingly.
Rules changed, and we acted accordingly.
Etymology
From 'according' plus '-ly', based on Latin 'accordare'.
How & Where It’s Used
A formal connector linking an action to a cause.