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according to

 

[ əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə ]

Preposition / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Preposition

in relation to

Used to indicate someone's opinion or belief. It is also used to refer to a particular source.

Synonyms

as per, based on, in accordance with

Examples of usage

  • I will make the decision according to the rules.
  • According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
Context #2 | Adverb

as stated by

In agreement with what has been said or stated by someone else.

Synonyms

as per, as stated by, in accordance with

Examples of usage

  • He is, according to his friends, a great cook.
  • The movie was, according to critics, a masterpiece.

Translations

Translations of the word "according to" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de acordo com

🇮🇳 के अनुसार

🇩🇪 laut

🇮🇩 menurut

🇺🇦 згідно з

🇵🇱 zgodnie z

🇯🇵 によると

🇫🇷 selon

🇪🇸 según

🇹🇷 göre

🇰🇷 에 따르면

🇸🇦 وفقًا لـ

🇨🇿 podle

🇸🇰 podľa

🇨🇳 根据

🇸🇮 glede na

🇮🇸 samkvæmt

🇰🇿 сәйкес

🇬🇪 მიხედვით

🇦🇿 görə

🇲🇽 según

Etymology

The phrase 'according to' originates from Middle English and has been in use since the 14th century. It is derived from the combination of the preposition 'according' and the preposition 'to'. Over the centuries, it has evolved to become a commonly used phrase in the English language, indicating a reference to a source or opinion.