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
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