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ac-cor-ding · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    As stated or reported by (used with "to").

  2. 2.

    In a manner corresponding or conforming to (used with "to").

  3. 3.

    In proportion to; depending on (used with "to").

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    according to plan — As intended or expected.
  • •
    according to Hoyle — In accordance with the rules.

Related words

See also: accord, accordingly, conform
Synonyms: as reported by, as stated by, in accordance with

Etymology

From Old French acorder ("to agree, be in harmony"), from Vulgar Latin accordare, from Latin ad- ("to") + cor, cordis ("heart"). The present participle form became used as a preposition-like adverb.