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accordingly
adverb ac·cord·ing·ly \ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē\
: in a proper or appropriate way : in a way that suits the facts, needs, or requirements of a situation
: as a result
Full Definition of ACCORDINGLY
1
: in accordance : correspondingly
2
: consequently, so
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First Known Use of ACCORDINGLY
14th century
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ACCORDINGLY Defined for Kids
accordingly
adverb ac·cord·ing·ly \ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē\
Definition of ACCORDINGLY for Kids
1
: in the necessary way : in the way called for <Knowing my limits, I ran accordingly.>
2
: as a result : consequently, so <He needs to lose weight. Accordingly, he's changing his habits.>
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