according to

laut, nach

Gibt an, von welcher Person, welchem Dokument oder welcher anderen Quelle Informationen oder Anweisungen stammen.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to name the person, document, or other source that gives information or instructions.

• According to Tom, the shop is closed.
• The bridge is safe, according to the engineers.
• According to the instructions, we need two batteries.

So benutzt man es: according to someone/something (According to the forecast, it will rain tonight.)

Synonyme: as stated by

Häufige Wendungen: according to someone, according to the report

gemäß, entsprechend

So, dass eine Regel, ein Plan oder System befolgt wird oder etwas einer Menge oder einem Bedarf entspricht.

In einfachem Englisch: In a way that follows a rule, plan, or system, or matches an amount or need.

• Sort the books according to subject.
• They divided the money according to need.
• Everything went according to plan.

So benutzt man es: according to something (Arrange the boxes according to size.)

Synonyme: in accordance with, in line with

Häufige Wendungen: according to plan, according to size

je nach, abhängig von

Abhängig von einer bestimmten Situation oder Bedingung.

In einfachem Englisch: Depending on a particular situation or condition.

• Prices change according to the season.
• We will travel by bus or train according to availability.
• Her plans varied according to her mood.

So benutzt man es: according to something (We may stay longer, according to the weather.)

Synonyme: depending on

Häufige Wendungen: according to circumstances, according to the weather