accordingly
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,336 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,416 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- (sentence connectors) because of the reason given also: consequently consequently, he didn't do itcontinued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor
- in accordance with she acted accordingly
accordingly in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Accordingly looking where he pointed, I espied a fearful monster indeed.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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In fact, the very animals about the house were conscious of the character of the people, and acted accordingly.
The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works · William Carleton · Chapter 1
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Accordingly, to the delight of his teachers, he made the most rapid progress in his education, constantly surpassing everyone’s expectations.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Accordingly she took ship to London, and landing there made her way with him to the dwelling of the Order at Clerkenwell.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
Christmas with Grandma Elsie · Martha Finley · Chapter 1