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Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of; by the order of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- According to the directions, the glue takes 24 hours to dry.
- According to Captain Smith, we are not to spend more than 20 minutes on this task.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: as per, per, following
Antonyms: none provided
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion to; in accordance with.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Near-synonym: on the basis of
- You might expect him to balk, according to his temperament.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: as per, per, following, as to, on the basis of
Antonyms: none provided
Depending on.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- They might come or not, according to their whim.
- The young’s chances of getting a job vary according to whether they live in the Northern or the Southern Europe..
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: with
Antonyms: none provided
No etymology was provided for this word.