According to: meaning, definitions and examples
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according to
[ əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə ]
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.
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
- gemäß
- nach
🇮🇩 menurut
🇺🇦 згідно з
- відповідно до
- за
🇵🇱 zgodnie z
🇯🇵 によると
🇫🇷 selon
- d'après
- conformément à
🇪🇸 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.