According
/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
Definitions
In a way that is consistent or agrees with something.
/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
In agreement or conformity with
According to the plan, we'll leave at dawn.
💡 Simply: Following or agreeing with something.
More Examples
The results were good, according to expectations.
How It's Used
"According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow."
"According to the contract, the payment is due next week."
Idioms & expressions
according to plan
As expected or intended.
"Everything went according to plan."
From Old French accordant, present participle of acorder, from Latin concordare, from con- "together" + cor "heart". It evolved to mean 'in agreement' and then 'in conformity with'.
Historically, the word emphasized agreement and harmony. Its usage in conveying information based on a source is a later development.
Memory tip
Think of 'accord' meaning agreement; 'according' means 'in agreement with'.