Accordingly
11 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances or in accordance with what has been stated. Used to indicate that something follows logically or is done in response to something else.
“The weather forecast predicted rain, and accordingly, we brought umbrellas on our walk.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈkɔː(r).dɪŋ.li/
Syllables
ac·cord·ing·ly
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Contains double C; features the common -LY adverb ending
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Worth 19 points; valuable word with good letter distribution
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