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Consecutively vs Accordingly - What's the difference?

consecutively | accordingly |

As adverbs the difference between consecutively and accordingly

is that consecutively is in a consecutive manner; without interruption while accordingly is (manner) agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable.

consecutively

English

Adverb

(-)
  • In a consecutive manner; without interruption.
  • accordingly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable.
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  • (conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.
  • Usage notes

    Synonym notes: * Consequently , indicates a connection between two things, the latter of which is done on account of the former. * Accordingly'' marks the connection as one of simple accordance or congruity, leading naturally to the result which followed; as, he was absent when I called, and I ''accordingly'' left my card; our preparations were all finished, and we ''accordingly'' set sail. ''Consequently'' all finished, and we ''accordingly set sail. * Consequently'' marks a closer connection, that of logical or causal sequence; as, the papers were not ready, and ''consequently could not be signed.

    Synonyms

    * consequently, therefore, wherefore, hence, so