according to

Meanings

• preposition, adverb

  in agreement or accordance with someone or something; conforming to a standard or rule

  - "He behaved according to her wishes."
  - "The report was written according to the facts."

• preposition, adverb

  as stated by or based on the authority of someone

  - "The news was reported according to eyewitness accounts."
  - "According to the expert, the diagnosis is accurate."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with according to
borrow , morrow , tomorrow , sorrow

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Variants

List of all variants of according to that leads to same result
according to , according to her lights , according to his lights , according to one's lights , according to their lights , according to plan , go according to schedule

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'accorder' meaning 'to agree, to confer'.

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Trivia

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1. According to a study, people are more likely to agree with others when they are physically close to them.

2. The term 'according to' is used over 2,000 times in the King James Bible.

3. In music, the term 'according to' is used to indicate the key signature of a piece.

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Related Concepts

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1. conform: To adhere to a standard, rule, or model.

2. agree: To have a common opinion or belief.

3. comply: To follow a rule or regulation.

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Culture

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According to is used in various contexts, including literature, law, and everyday speech. In literature, it is often used to denote the source of information. In law, it refers to the conformity of actions or decisions to established rules or principles. In everyday speech, it is used to indicate agreement or compliance.

How to Memorize "according to"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine situations where people or things are agreeing or conforming to something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of agreement or conformity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ACCORD to remember the meaning: Agreement, Conformity, Comply, Order, Rule.

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