Definitions
- Used to indicate a result or consequence of something that was previously mentioned. - Used to introduce an explanation or reason for something. - Used to express agreement or confirmation of what was just said.
- Used to indicate that something is happening or being done in a way that is appropriate or suitable for a particular situation. - Used to introduce a consequence or result of something that has been previously stated. - Used to describe an action that is in accordance with a particular rule, law, or principle.
List of Similarities
- 1Both so and accordingly are used to indicate a relationship between two ideas or actions.
- 2Both can be used to show a cause-and-effect relationship.
- 3Both can be used to connect ideas in a sentence or paragraph.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: So is more versatile and can be used as a conjunction, adverb, or interjection, while accordingly is only used as an adverb.
- 2Usage: So is more commonly used in everyday language, while accordingly is more formal and often used in professional or academic writing.
- 3Meaning: So indicates a result or consequence of something, while accordingly indicates that something is happening or being done in a way that is appropriate or suitable for a particular situation.
- 4Position: So is usually placed at the beginning or middle of a sentence, while accordingly is usually placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.
- 5Tone: So can be used in a casual or informal tone, while accordingly is more formal and may sound stiff or impersonal in some contexts.
Remember this!
So and accordingly are both used to connect ideas and show a relationship between them. However, so is more versatile and can be used in various ways, while accordingly is more formal and has a narrower meaning. So indicates a result or consequence, while accordingly indicates appropriateness or suitability.
