adverb

accordingly

/əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ acc·ord·ing·ly 4 syllables

(manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably

Word facts

Part of speech adverb
Syllables 4
Letters 11
Starts with A

Definition of Accordingly

(manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably

How to use Accordingly

Accordingly is a adverb. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include consequently, hence, so — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does accordingly have?

Accordingly has 4 syllables: acc·ord·ing·ly. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is accordingly?

Accordingly is used as a adverb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for accordingly?

Words with similar meanings to accordingly include consequently, hence, so, therefore. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use accordingly in a sentence?

Accordingly can be used in sentences where a adverb describing (manner) agreeably; correspondingly; suitably is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Accordingly starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does accordingly have?

Accordingly has 11 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.