/əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/ · adverb · hard · connecting
IELTS-relevant word
हिंदी: उसके अनुसार
In a way that is appropriate to the circumstances.
“The rules changed, and we acted accordingly.”
नियम बदल गए, इसलिए हमने तदनुसार काम किया।
✗ He acted according the rules.
✓ He acted according to the rules.
Adverbs (beginner level)
Adverbs of manner usually end in -ly. "Hard" is an adverb without -ly; "hardly" means almost not — a classic confusion.
| Word | Part of speech | हिंदी अर्थ | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| furthermore | adverb | इसके अलावा | In addition; moreover. |
| moreover | adverb | साथ ही, इसके अतिरिक्त | In addition to what has been said. |
| nevertheless | adverb | फिर भी, तथापि | In spite of that; however. |
| therefore | adverb | इसलिए, अतः | For that reason; consequently. |
| abundance | noun | बहुतायत | A very large quantity; plentifulness. |
| abundant | adjective | प्रचुर, विपुल | Existing in large quantities; plentiful. |
| accomplish | verb | पूरा करना, सिद्ध करना | To succeed in doing or completing something. |
| accurate | adjective | सटीक, सही | Correct in all details; exact. |
| acquire | verb | प्राप्त करना, अर्जित करना | To gain or obtain through effort. |
| adapt | verb | अनुकूल बनना, ढलना | To change to fit new conditions. |
| adequate | adjective | पर्याप्त, समुचित | Sufficient; acceptable in quality. |
| admire | verb | प्रशंसा करना | To respect or look up to someone. |
| advantage | noun | लाभ, फ़ायदा | Something that helps or is useful. |
| affect | verb | प्रभावित करना | To make a difference to something. |
| although | conjunction | हालाँकि, यद्यपि | In spite of the fact that. |
| ambitious | adjective | महत्वाकांक्षी | Having a strong wish to succeed. |
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Write two sentences of your own using accordingly, then practise the adverb topic and take a short test the same day.
accordingly is a adverb. In Hindi it is written as उसके अनुसार. In a way that is appropriate to the circumstances.
The portal's example reads: “The rules changed, and we acted accordingly.”. The entry also carries 3 further usage sentences. And 1 common mistake to avoid.
accordingly is written /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/. In IPA the mark ˈ before a syllable marks the stress — say that syllable slightly louder and longer than the others.
Yes. This word is flagged IELTS-relevant on the portal, and it sits in the connecting group alongside other flagged words such as furthermore, moreover, nevertheless, therefore.
It is used in the Adverbs topic (beginner level). Adverbs of manner usually end in -ly. "Hard" is an adverb without -ly; "hardly" means almost not — a classic confusion.
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