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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈkɔrdɪŋ tə/ · UK /əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə/
according to means: Used to name the person, document, or other source that gives information or instructions.
preposition
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.
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.
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.
Questions about according to
What does according to mean?
Used to name the person, document, or other source that gives information or instructions.
What is according to in other languages?
Türkçe: göre · Español: según · Français: d'après · Deutsch: laut · Italiano: secondo · 日本語: によると
How do you pronounce according to?
In American English /əˈkɔrdɪŋ tə/; in British English /əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə/.
How do you use according to in a sentence?
According to Tom, the shop is closed. The bridge is safe, according to the engineers.
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