Definition: (manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling a word that can sometimes trip you up – “accordingly.” It’s a lovely little word with a precise meaning, and it’s important to understand it well. The dictionary gives us a good start: "agreeably; correspondingly; suitably." Let's break those down. Think of it this way: “Accordingly” means ‘in response,’ or ‘as a result.’ It tells you that something is happening because of something else. It’s like saying, “And so…” or “Therefore…” Let's look at an example to really nail it down: "The weather forecast predicted rain; accordingly , we packed umbrellas." See? The rain (the first thing) caused us to pack umbrellas (the second thing). "Accordingly" connects those two events. It shows a relationship! Rhyming reminder: “Accordingly,” don’t be slow, it means “as you know!” Do you have any questions about how this word fits into sentences? Perhaps you'd like to try making your own example sentence?