according Definition
- 1as stated by or in agreement with
- 2in proportion to
Using according: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "according" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.
Example
The company's policy is to act according to the law.
Example
The salary will be paid according to the employee's experience and qualifications.
according Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for according
- in accordance with
- consistent with
- conforming to
- in agreement with
Phrases with according
Example
The project is going according to plan.
Example
He played the game according to Hoyle, never bending the rules.
Example
She always acts according to her conscience, even if it means going against popular opinion.
Origins of according
from Old French 'acorder', meaning 'bring to an agreement'
Summary: according in Brief
'According' [əˈkɔːdɪŋ] is a preposition used to indicate agreement or conformity. It can also mean 'in proportion to.' Examples include 'According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow,' and 'The salary will be paid according to the employee's experience and qualifications.' Phrases like 'according to plan' and 'act according to one's conscience' use 'according to' to denote adherence to expectations or beliefs.