accordingly
Advanced Chunks – Category 2

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or appropriate for the circumstances; as a consequence

Primary Function

result / manner connector

Communicative Purpose

to indicate that an action was taken in response to circumstances

Pattern

accordingly

Core Structure

accordingly

Função primária

result / manner connector

Propósito comunicativo

to indicate that an action was taken in response to circumstances

Situações de gatilho

business correspondence, administrative reports, formal recommendations

Contextos

professional and academic writing

Padrão

accordingly

Estrutura central

accordingly

Slots de substituição

can be used mid-sentence: 'and accordingly, ...'

Colocados típicos

  • Please amend your records accordingly
  • we have acted accordingly

Substituições comuns

  • consequently
  • therefore
  • as a result

Erros comuns

using ‘accordingly’ to mean ‘according to’

Similar / contraste

consequently, in response

Interferências

confusion with ‘according to’ is very common

Família do chunk

  • result/response connectors

Nuance

often implies an adjustment or response, not just a logical result

Efeito pragmático

conveys that a decision was made based on evidence

Dica de memória

weather worsens, event postponed accordingly

Nota

This chunk is typically used in formal contexts to show that actions taken are based on specific circumstances or instructions.

Upgrade path

so, as a result

Frequência: MediumFormulaicidade: FixedTipo de construção: Discourse markerPrioridade de aquisição: Active recallPrioridade de output: BothTag de espaçamento: Long-term

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