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Therefore vs accordingly

Both 'therefore' and 'accordingly' are adverbs that are used to show a logical consequence or connection between two statements. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'therefore' is more commonly used in formal writing, while 'accordingly' is slightly more formal and less common in everyday speech.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

Therefore

The word 'therefore' is a correct and commonly used adverb to show a logical consequence or connection between two statements.

It is used to indicate a conclusion or result based on the information presented before.

Examples:

  • He didn't study for the exam; therefore, he failed.
  • She loves to travel; therefore, she is always planning her next trip.

Alternatives:

  • thus
  • consequently
  • so
  • hence
  • as a result

accordingly

The word 'accordingly' is a correct adverb used to indicate a logical consequence or connection between two statements, but it is slightly more formal and less common in everyday speech.

It is used to show that one thing is the result of another.

Examples:

  • He didn't show up for the meeting; accordingly, he was fired.
  • She finished her work early; accordingly, she left the office.

Alternatives:

  • therefore
  • thus
  • consequently
  • so
  • hence

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