Definitions
- To indicate that something is happening as a result of something else. - To show that an action is appropriate or suitable for a particular situation. - To suggest that something is in agreement with what has been said or done previously.
- To indicate that something is happening as a result of something else. - To show that an action is appropriate or suitable for a particular situation. - To suggest that something is in agreement with what has been said or done previously.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to show a relationship between two things.
- 2Both words can be used to indicate a logical conclusion.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or clauses.
- 4Both words can be used to connect ideas or thoughts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Thus is more formal than accordingly.
- 2Position: Thus is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while accordingly is often used in the middle or at the end.
- 3Meaning: Thus can also mean 'in this way' or 'as a result', while accordingly only means 'as a result'.
- 4Frequency: Thus is less common than accordingly in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Thus can sound more authoritative or conclusive, while accordingly can sound more neutral or informative.
Remember this!
Accordingly and thus are synonyms that are used to show a relationship between two things or to indicate a logical conclusion. However, thus is more formal and less common than accordingly. Additionally, thus can also mean 'in this way' or 'as a result', while accordingly only means 'as a result'.
