According to Meaning in English
expression
əˈkɔɹdɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-KOR-ding tuh / tuh / ti
ɐkˈɔːdɪŋ/ /tˈuː
uh-KAW-ding TOO
Definition
Used to show from whose information, opinion, or authority something is stated. Often introduces a source or reference for what is being said.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English, especially in formal or factual contexts. Typically followed by people ('according to the doctor'), organizations, or documents. Do not use for stating your own opinion—say 'in my opinion' instead.
Spanish: según - de acuerdo conPortuguese (BR): de acordo com - conformePortuguese (PT): de acordo com - segundoChinese (Simplified): 根据 - 按照Chinese (Traditional): 根據 - 按照Hindi: के अनुसारArabic: وفقًا لـ - بحسبBengali: মত - অনুসারেRussian: по - согласноJapanese: によるとVietnamese: theoKorean: 에 따르면Turkish: -e göreUrdu: کے مطابقIndonesian: menurut
Example Sentences
According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.
basic
According to my teacher, this answer is correct.
basic
We are late, according to the clock.
basic
According to John, the meeting’s been moved to Friday.
natural
Everything went as planned, according to the schedule.
natural
According to this map, we should turn left here.
natural