according

[əˈkɔːdɪŋ]

according Definition

• 1. as stated by or in agreement with
• 2. in 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

• according to plan

  happening as expected or intended

  Example

  The project is going according to plan.

• according to Hoyle

  strictly following the rules or guidelines

  Example

  He played the game according to Hoyle, never bending the rules.

• act according to one's conscience

  to do what one believes is right or moral

  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'

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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.