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Accordingly vs. Respectively — What's the Difference?

Accordingly vs. Respectively — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Accordingly and Respectively

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Accordingly

In accordance; correspondingly.

Respectively

Separately or individually and in the order already mentioned (used when enumerating two or more items or facts that refer back to a previous statement)
They received sentences of one year and eight months respectively

Accordingly

So; consequently.

Respectively

Singly in the order designated or mentioned
The bookcase and the table are 5 feet and 3 feet high, respectively.

Accordingly

(manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably
He was absent when I called, and I accordingly left my card.
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Respectively

In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.
Serena Williams and Roger Federer won the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 2010 Australian Open.

Accordingly

(conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.
Our preparations were all finished. Accordingly, we set sail.

Respectively

As relating to each; particularly; as each belongs to each; as each refers to each in order; as, let each man respectively perform his duty.
The impressions from the objects or the senses do mingle respectively every one with its kind.

Accordingly

Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable.
Behold, and so proceed accordingly.

Respectively

Relatively; not absolutely.

Accordingly

In natural sequence; consequently; so.

Respectively

Partially; with respect to private views.

Accordingly

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given;
Consequently, he didn't do it
Continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor

Respectively

With respect; regardfully.

Accordingly

In accordance with;
She acted accordingly

Respectively

In the order given;
The brothers were called Felix and Max, respectively

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