According

Pronunciation: /əˈkɔrdɪŋ/

Definitions of according

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

Example Sentences

A1 According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

A2 According to the instructions, you need to mix the ingredients before baking.

B1 According to recent studies, exercise can improve mental health.

B2 According to the company policy, employees must wear a uniform.

C1 According to experts, the economy is expected to grow next year.

C2 According to the latest research, there may be a link between stress and heart disease.

Examples of according in a Sentence

formal According to the latest research, the new drug shows promising results in treating the disease.

informal According to my mom, we need to leave for the airport by 6 am tomorrow.

slang According to the rumor mill, they broke up because of a silly argument.

figurative According to the stars, this is a time of great change and growth for you.

Grammatical Forms of according

• past tense: accorded
• plural: accordings
• comparative: more according
• superlative: most according
• present tense: according
• future tense: will accord
• perfect tense: have accorded
• continuous tense: is according
• singular: according
• positive degree: more according
• infinitive: to accord
• gerund: according
• participle: according

Origin and Evolution of according

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'according' originated from the Old French word 'acordant' which came from the Latin word 'accordantem'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'in agreement with' or 'in conformity with', the word 'according' has evolved to also mean 'as stated by' or 'in proportion to'.