Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

according

preposition, adverb
/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
Definition
In a way that agrees with or follows something.
Examples
  • According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.
  • According to her, the meeting was rescheduled.
Meaning
It often indicates the source of information or implies that something is true based on certain conditions or reports.
Synonyms
  • As stated by
  • In accordance with
  • Based on