according (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
Definition
In a way that is consistent with or in agreement with something (such as a plan, rule, or statement).
Examples
The event will proceed according to plan.
We must act according to the law.
The results were analyzed according to the established criteria.
How to Use according
- according to (prepositional phrase)
- In agreement with or as stated by a source, plan, or rule. — "According to the map, the nearest town is ten miles away."
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