Cool MateAccordingly vs By that rationale
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Accordingly
Top 5,000 (fairly common)C1adverb
By that rationale
FormalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: By that rationaleMost common: Accordingly
| Accordingly | By that rationale | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //baɪ ðæt ˈræʃəˌnæl//🇺🇸 //baɪ ðæt ˈræʃəˌnæl// |
| Meaning | In a way that is suitable or appropriate based on something else. | For that reason or explanation. |
| Example | We have to discover his plans and act accordingly. | By that rationale, we should also reconsider the budget allocations. |
| Register | Neutral | Formal |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | act accordingly, respond accordingly, adjust accordingly, plan accordingly, behave accordingly | by that rationale, use that rationale, consider that rationale |
| Antonyms | inappropriately, improperly, unsuitably, contrarily | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'accordingly' in informal situations where simpler words would be better., Confusing 'accordingly' with 'according to', which has a different meaning., Omitting the necessary context before using 'accordingly'. | Used in informal settings, which sounds awkward., Changed 'rationale' to 'rational' incorrectly., Omitted the phrase 'by that' when explaining reasoning. |
| Usage notes | Use 'accordingly' to show a result based on a previous statement. It's often found in written English and formal contexts but can also be used in speech. | Used in formal discussions to explain reasoning. Avoid in casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Accordingly vs By that rationale
What's the difference between Accordingly and By that rationale?
Accordingly: In a way that is suitable or appropriate based on something else. By that rationale: For that reason or explanation.
Which is more formal: Accordingly and By that rationale?
By that rationale is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Accordingly and By that rationale?
Accordingly is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Accordingly: We have to discover his plans and act accordingly. By that rationale: By that rationale, we should also reconsider the budget allocations.
Can I use Accordingly and By that rationale interchangeably?
Not always. Accordingly and By that rationale are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.