Accordingly vs Therefore

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Accordingly

Top 5000 (bastante comum)C1adverb

Therefore

FormalTop 2000 (comum)B1adverb
Mais formal: ThereforeMais comum: Therefore
 AccordinglyTherefore
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/
SignificadoIn a way that is suitable or appropriate based on something else.For that reason; as a result.
ExemploWe have to discover his plans and act accordingly.He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
RegistroNeutroFormal
Quão comumTop 5000 (bastante comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRC1B1
Classe gramaticaladverbadverb
Colocaçõesact accordingly, respond accordingly, adjust accordingly, plan accordingly, behave accordinglytherefore concluded, therefore it follows, therefore we can, therefore you should, therefore the result
Antônimosinappropriately, improperly, unsuitably, contrarilyhowever, nevertheless, nonetheless
Erros comunsUsing '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'.'Therefore' is sometimes confused with 'therefor', which has a different meaning., Learners may use 'therefore' to start a sentence in informal contexts, which can sound awkward., 'Therefore' may be incorrectly placed in a sentence away from the cause or condition.
Notas de usoUse '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.Use 'therefore' to connect ideas in formal writing or speech. It’s less common in everyday conversation and can sound stiff. Avoid it in casual contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Accordingly vs Therefore

Qual é a diferença entre Accordingly e Therefore?

Accordingly: In a way that is suitable or appropriate based on something else. Therefore: For that reason; as a result.

Qual é mais formal: Accordingly e Therefore?

Therefore é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Accordingly e Therefore?

Therefore é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Accordingly e Therefore estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Accordingly: C1, Therefore: B1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Accordingly e Therefore de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Accordingly e Therefore são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.