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Contexts

Preposition

As stated or attested by

In conformity with

Depending on

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Preposition

As stated or attested by

as attested by

as stated by

as maintained by

as claimed by

as mentioned by

as reported by

as said by

based on

in the opinion of

on the authority of

on the basis of

as believed by

as stated in

on the report of

on the testimony of

on the word of

as per

in accordance with

in conformity with

accordant with

in keeping with

in line with

quote unquote

and I quote

“My business will be making a loss this year according to my accountant’s report.”

Preposition

In conformity with

as per

as specified by

in accordance with

in compliance with

in conformity with

in keeping with

in line with

accordant with

commensurate with

conforming to

consistent with

following

heeding

honoringUS

honouringUK

in agreement with

in congruence with

in consonance with

in fulfilment of

in harmony with

in obedience to

observing

true to

after the manner of

in concert with

in sympathy with

in the manner of

per

pursuant to

along with

in assent with

compliant with

in proportion to

in relation to

as stated by

suitable for

in the spirit of

based on

by

as stated in

appropriate to

befitting

congruent with

in character with

as befits

suited to

in accord with

compatible with

more ❯

“We baked this cake according to the recipe.”

Preposition

Depending on

depending on

in proportion to

relative to

dependent on

in line with

in relation to

corresponding to

proportional to

pursuant to

to the degree that

proportionate to

consistent with

commensurate with

in keeping with

in agreement with

along the lines of

as per

“This project will be completed anywhere from a few days to several weeks according to how much work needs to be done.”

Preposition

In accord with one’s judgment or disposition

by

with

when it comes to

concerning

as far as … is concerned

in

among

in terms of

with regard to

in relation to

with regards to

Adjective

(consistent with) Compatible or in agreement with something

consistent

consonant

harmonious

compatible

accordant

congruous

agreeing

coherent

congruent

concordant

logical

nonconflicting

reconcilable

agreeable

conformable

congenial

equable

like

matching

sympathetic

conformable to

conforming to

corresponding to

in accord

in harmony

in keeping

in line

in tune

conforming with

correspondent to

correspondent with

of a piece

all of a piece

corresponding

in agreement

suitable

correspondent

harmonizingUS

harmonisingUK

similar

fitting

appropriate

complementary

concurring

proper

in step

attuned

on the same wavelength

coordinated

like-minded

cooperative

united

fit

meet

matched

toning

coordinating

on the same page

comparable

of one mind

of the same mind

parallel

according

blending

complementing

conforming

symmetrical

coordinative

coincident

harmonizedUS

unanimous

concurrent

in rapport

harmonisedUK

coming from the same direction

of like mind

singing the same song

in time

apt

becoming

befitting

seemly

coinciding

identical

adapted

same

correlative

supportive

in concert

paired

tallying

corroborative

corroboratory

corroborating

confirmational

supporting

in conformity

coupled

like peas in a pod

like two peas in a pod

kindred

in parallel

in balance

of the same opinion

in concord

mutual

interoperable

amicable

together

adaptable

suited

pursuant

alike

analogous

frictionless

akin

uniform

well-matched

agnate

well-suited

cotton to

in sync with

in the groove

en rapport

well suited

well matched

harmonious with

in accordance with

according with

consistent with

congruous with

accordant with

concordant with

compatible with

in harmony with

at one with

in agreement with

indistinguishable

interchangeable

equivalent

selfsame

indiscriminable

resembling

resemblant

duplicate

twin

double

substantiative

substantiating

confirmatory

probative

affirmative

probatory

confirming

verifying

vindicating

look-alike

carbon copy

clone

even

coequal

equal

in complete accord

in complete agreement

very

carbon-copy

very same

more ❯

Adjective

Corresponding, comparable or proportionate in degree, size, or value

commensurate

corresponding

comparable

equal

equivalent

similar

correspondent

like

matching

consistent

commensurable

proportional

undifferentiated

correlative

proportionate

relative

compatible

symmetrical

coextensive

correlated

in proportion

based on

dependent on

corresponding to

proportionate to

commensurate with

consistent with

in accord

relative to

in keeping

on the order of

alike

parallel

uniform

identical

analogous

related

akin

synonymous

reciprocal

same

indistinguishable

cognate

resemblant

duplicate

tantamount

even

connate

suchlike

close

ditto

consonant

congruous

homogeneous

near

interchangeable

kindred

coequal

complementary

resembling

such

agnate

kin

of a piece

the same

congruent

matched

homologous

comparative

substitutable

analogical

much of a muchness

much the same

cut from the same cloth

twin

conforming

dependent

equitable

contingent

selfsame

exact

undifferenced

homogenous

unvaried

conformable

interrelated

on par

regular

same difference

twinlike

undiverse

of a kind

on a par

one and the same

like peas in a pod

like two peas in a pod

relational

symmetric

directly proportional

coterminous

aligned

approximate

amounting

very

allied

substitute

same as

identic

mirror-image

mirror-like

look-alike

reminiscent

double

unvarying

even-steven

in line

evenly shaped

Xerox

even-stevens

harmonious

carbon copy

dead ringer

exchangeable

like Tweedledum and Tweedledee

to the same degree

evenly matched

Tweedledum and Tweedledee

exactly the same

impossible to tell apart

suitable

appropriate

fitting

answering

agreeing

the same as

as good as

approaching

approximative

verging on

bordering on

relatable

almost identical

no different

workalike

mutual

converse

reciprocative

companion

jibing

equalizedUS

in agreement

not a million miles away from

equalingUS

equallingUK

equalisedUK

coincident

congeneric

congenerous

allying

relating

according

in proportion to

proportional to

coordinate

invariable

symphonious

not unlike

congenial

invariant

approximating

connatural

fungible

coinciding

break even

on a plane

on level pegging

tied

stack up with

drawn

geometric

geometrical

balanced

convertible

level

conterminous

carbon

with nothing to choose between them

nip and tuck

on a level

side by side

close together

level pegging

neck and neck

all square

in a position of equality

synonymous with

much the same as

very same

of a piece with

spitting image

the dead spit

a dead ringer

associated

connected

affiliated

interconnected

linked

coupled

incident

accompanying

paired

incidental

concordant

concomitant

closely connected

harmonizingUS

interdependent

complementing

joint

germane

clone

carbon-copy

harmonisingUK

mated

indiscriminable

fellow

accordant

completing

supplemental

intertwined

pertinent

relevant

enmeshed

interwoven

knit together

tied up

complemental

in touch with

obverse

balancing

coordinative

supplementary

in the same manner

standardizedUS

likewise

attendant

closely related

all of a piece

standardisedUK

closely tied

closely associated

intimately linked

autologous

homologized

coordinating

respective

allusive

copied

duplicating

tallying

replica

circumstantial

rivallingUK

rivalingUS

associate

accessory

auxiliary

cognated

looking like

looking alike

identified

self-same

selflike

connected with

allied with

synonymic

of the same kind

dupe

aforesaid

similarly

aforementioned

harmonisedUK

apposite

generic

consanguine

general

universal

closely linked

referring

conditional

qualified

reliant

harmonizedUS

amalgamated

unified

integrated

sister

co-

married

contextual

background

supportive

supporting

coherent

nonconflicting

interrelating

conclusive

integrative

integral

filling

finishing

completory

perfecting

attuned

toning

blending

facsimile

shared

simultaneous

concurrent

common

communal

synchronous

contemporaneous

coexistent

coexisting

coeval

coetaneous

synchronic

contemporary

attending

reciprocatory

exchanged

commutual

coincidental

at the same time as

at the same time

two-way

give-and-take

more or less the same

more ❯

Adjective

Based on or contingent upon a given condition

depending on

subject to

based on

controlled by

determined by

regulated by

contingent upon

conditioned upon

contingent on

dependent

conditional

dependent on

hingeing on

resting on

hanging on

bound by

contingent

conditional on

tentative

depending

subject to change

provisional

unconfirmed

swayed by

relying on

liable to

tied to

bound up with

constrained by

depends on

uncertain

provisory

proposed

not firmed up

with conditions

stipulatory

not carved in stone

not absolute

based

resultant from

susceptible to

related to

counting

under control of

relative to

incidental to

relying

accessory to

influenced by

not settled

open to consideration

probationary

TBC

open for consideration

preliminary

subject to confirmation

unsettled

not final

to be confirmed

undecided

rough

indefinite

pencilled in

subject

reliant

reliant on

more ❯

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  • in keeping with, as specified by

  • in keeping with, in accordance with

  • in accordance with, as specified by

  • as specified by, in keeping with

  • in keeping with, as specified by

  • as stated by, as claimed by

  • as stated by, as claimed by

  • as stated by, as claimed by

  • as stated by, as claimed by

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According to Synonyms

Ways of Saying “According to”

  • Referring to
  • As per
  • In agreement with
  • AB related
  • As believed by
  • In accordance with
  • As said by
  • In the opinion of
  • As claimed by
  • AB stated
  • In the light of
  • In line with
  • As determined by
  • Pursuant to
  • As you can see
  • In relation to
  • Consistent with
  • As explained by
  • In AB’s opinion
  • Conforming to
  • Subject to
  • As mentioned by
  • Based on
  • As far as I know
  • As part of …
  • On the authority of
  • As reported by
  • In conformity with
  • As stated in/ by
  • In keeping with
  • As specified by
  • In consideration of
  • In proportion to
  • As maintained by
  • In consonance with

According to Synonyms with Examples

Referring to

  • Referring to my conversation with you today, I now enclose an order sheet for the hosiery as specified.

As per

  • As per your request, we have marked the cases with gross, tare, and net weights.

In agreement with

  • In agreement with the above-mentioned data, this effect is also observed in HeLa cells.

In accordance with

  • In accordance with her wishes, she was buried in France.

In the opinion of

  • In the opinion of his fellow-writers and critics, Mr. Calvino was a world-class author.

In the light of

  • In the light of these changes, we must revise our plan.

As determined by

  • As determined by the ice crystal geometry, the Moon is 22 degrees from the lovely paraselene.

Pursuant to

  • There was no claim for possession pursuant to the proviso for forfeiture.

As you can see

  • As you can see from the weather map, huge rain clouds are completely covering the South East.

In relation to

  • The money he’d been ordered to pay was minimal in relation to his salary.

Consistent with

  • What you say now is not consistent with what you said last week.

Conforming to

  • Conforming to the new regulations will add to the cost of the project.

Based on

  • Based on the edge of Lake Matt, Sunbeam Yachts started boatbuilding in 1870.

As far as I know

  • As far as I know, they’re arriving on Saturday.

As part of …

  • As part of the treatment, he attended 15 weeks of after-care.

In conformity with

  • In conformity with your instructions, we have the goods insured against All Risks.

As stated in/ by

  • As stated in the supplement, heritage erosion is due to ignorance, and not wanton destruction.

In keeping with

  • In keeping with tradition, they always have turkey on Christmas Day.

As specified by

  • The inside diameter of fitting should match the inside diameter of the pipe as specified by the purchaser.

In consideration of

  • In consideration of our old friendship, I forgave him.

In proportion to

  • Spices had a high value in proportion to their weight.

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  • as stated in/by
  • in agreement with
  • as reported by
  • just as
  • XY stated
  • XY related
  • in keeping with
  • in accordance with
  • in line with
  • in XY’s opinion
  • claimed by…
  • mentioned by…
  • in consonance with
  • conforming to
  • as part of…
  • referring to
  • in the opinion of
  • in accordance with
  • pursuant to
  • as believed by
  • as maintained by
  • in the light of
  • as far as I know
  • from the best of my knowledge
  • as you can see

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SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985

WORDS RELATED TO ACCORDING TO

  • accordant
  • according to
  • agreeable
  • all of a piece
  • coherent
  • conforming with
  • congenial
  • congruous
  • consonant
  • equable
  • harmonious
  • like
  • logical
  • matching
  • sympathetic
  • according to
  • agnate
  • akin
  • alike
  • allied
  • allying
  • analogous
  • approximating
  • approximative
  • carbon-copy
  • close
  • coextensive
  • cognate
  • commensurate
  • comparable
  • compatible
  • conforming
  • congeneric
  • congenerous
  • consistent
  • consonant
  • corresponding
  • double
  • equal
  • equaling
  • equivalent
  • homologous
  • identical
  • in the manner of
  • jibing
  • matching
  • much the same
  • near
  • not far from
  • not unlike
  • on the order of
  • parallel
  • related
  • relating
  • resembling
  • same
  • selfsame
  • such
  • twin
  • undifferentiated
  • uniform
  • accordant
  • according to
  • agreeable
  • all of a piece
  • coherent
  • conforming with
  • congenial
  • congruous
  • consonant
  • equable
  • harmonious
  • like
  • logical
  • matching
  • sympathetic
  • accordant
  • according to
  • agreeable
  • all of a piece
  • coherent
  • conforming with
  • congenial
  • congruous
  • consonant
  • equable
  • harmonious
  • like
  • logical
  • matching
  • sympathetic
  • according to
  • by
  • by means of
  • contained in each
  • for each one
  • for every
  • in accordance with
  • through
  • to each
  • according to
  • in accord with
  • in accordance with
  • in agreement with
  • in the manner of

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What is another word for according to?

586 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ɐkˈɔːdɪŋ tuː], [ ɐkˈɔːdɪŋ tuː], [ ɐ_k_ˈɔː_d_ɪ_ŋ t_uː]

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  • adj.

    consistent (adjective)

    • all a piece,
    • logical,
    • more consistent,
    • all piece,
    • all of piece.

    like (adjective)

    • undifferentiated,
    • congeneric,
    • such,
    • coextensive,
    • congenerous,
    • approximative,
    • in the manner of,
    • not unlike,
    • much the same,
    • on the order of,
    • Allying,
    • not far from,
    • co-extensive.

    Other relevant words: (adjective)

    • conforming with,
    • all of a piece,
    • consistent.
  • adv.

    Other relevant words: (adverb)

    • according.
  • n.

    Other relevant words: (noun)

    • agreeably to,
    • pursuant,
    • in accordance with,
    • in conformity with.
  • prep.

    for each (preposition)

    • per.

    per (preposition)

    • by means of,
    • to each,
    • for each one,
    • for every,
    • contained in each,
    • contained each.
  • v.

    Other relevant words: (verb)

    • Accorded.
  • Other synonyms:

    • depend on,
    • officially.

    • under.

    • by.

    Other relevant words:

    • ephemeral,
    • get,
    • only,
    • enforce,
    • notation,
    • tie-up,
    • tone,
    • signature,
    • precisely,
    • quotation mark,
    • stair,
    • put on,
    • bank,
    • congener,
    • remark,
    • cipher,
    • link up,
    • past,
    • fulfill,
    • doubly,
    • drift,
    • close to,
    • account,
    • bank bill,
    • use,
    • connect,
    • conformity,
    • work out,
    • come on,
    • fill up,
    • drop back,
    • make for,
    • note,
    • just,
    • go up,
    • overtaking,
    • titrate,
    • note of hand,
    • filling,
    • soft,
    • aim,
    • stunt man,
    • away,
    • mighty,
    • on the dot,
    • loss,
    • properly,
    • completely,
    • rely on,
    • gradation,
    • classify,
    • muster up,
    • tie beam,
    • line,
    • morally,
    • replicate,
    • casual,
    • bet,
    • regular,
    • convey,
    • speck,
    • have to do with,
    • afterward,
    • rise up,
    • qualifying,
    • afterwards,
    • come,
    • roughly,
    • propose,
    • comparable,
    • spirit,
    • flop,
    • gentle,
    • bob up,
    • concern,
    • approximate,
    • aforesaid,
    • chronologically,
    • figure,
    • eve,
    • nether,
    • relative,
    • similar,
    • denotation,
    • sorting,
    • depend upon,
    • sleeper,
    • adjoin,
    • form,
    • uniform,
    • level,
    • exactly,
    • congenator,
    • bind,
    • promissory note,
    • class,
    • separate,
    • take note,
    • apiece,
    • cypher,
    • hold,
    • right,
    • wholly,
    • footstep,
    • footprint,
    • contact,
    • decent,
    • impact,
    • screen,
    • abuse,
    • submissive,
    • right wing,
    • easygoing,
    • on the button,
    • incisively,
    • computer address,
    • double,
    • trace,
    • animate being,
    • implemental,
    • banknote,
    • tread,
    • lucid,
    • rely,
    • transient,
    • rally,
    • tardily,
    • tied,
    • solely,
    • justly,
    • enormously,
    • conform to,
    • perfunctory,
    • utilise,
    • extend to,
    • decently,
    • duplicate,
    • fulfil,
    • get behind,
    • footfall,
    • calculate,
    • exit,
    • staggeringly,
    • ill-use,
    • yet,
    • relate,
    • acknowledgment,
    • banker’s bill,
    • reference work,
    • ordered,
    • dredge,
    • impartially,
    • advert,
    • footmark,
    • intent,
    • pass,
    • right on,
    • muster,
    • devolve on,
    • bivalent,
    • preferably,
    • employ,
    • transitory,
    • get hold,
    • come to,
    • tinge,
    • association,
    • repeat,
    • rough,
    • touch on,
    • sate,
    • bill,
    • fetch,
    • ride,
    • notice,
    • rightfield,
    • dance step,
    • replete,
    • hang back,
    • fill,
    • grill,
    • sooner,
    • eminence,
    • just about,
    • flush,
    • linkup,
    • summon,
    • credit,
    • variety,
    • well-fixed,
    • marry,
    • give,
    • some,
    • compensate,
    • purely,
    • grille,
    • bank note,
    • light,
    • rigorously,
    • touch modality,
    • around,
    • splice,
    • disturb,
    • substantially,
    • veracious,
    • estimate,
    • hinge on,
    • citation,
    • play,
    • cross-index,
    • reportedly,
    • fauna,
    • point of reference,
    • pertain,
    • hierarchically,
    • duple,
    • tool,
    • link,
    • threefold,
    • mark,
    • go on,
    • implement,
    • mention,
    • tinct,
    • rightfulness,
    • justifiedly,
    • departure,
    • differently,
    • whole,
    • proportionally,
    • the likes of,
    • promiscuous,
    • coherent,
    • sort out,
    • below,
    • purpose,
    • mistreat,
    • go for,
    • otherwise,
    • puff,
    • animal,
    • alphabetically,
    • two-bagger,
    • later on,
    • brute,
    • look,
    • pro rata,
    • railroad tie,
    • drag out,
    • lift,
    • rather,
    • impart,
    • wed,
    • one,
    • sweep,
    • well-off,
    • wreak,
    • flexibly,
    • bear upon,
    • tactual sensation,
    • character reference,
    • sluttish,
    • conterminous,
    • grillwork,
    • even,
    • totally,
    • exclusively,
    • drop behind,
    • apply,
    • reach,
    • passing game,
    • embroil,
    • two-baser,
    • bestow,
    • slow,
    • superficial,
    • beast,
    • tactile sensation,
    • touch sensation,
    • rely upon,
    • affect,
    • alike,
    • reckon,
    • or so,
    • release,
    • passing play,
    • scrape,
    • greenback,
    • maltreat,
    • even out,
    • leisurely,
    • land,
    • contribute,
    • bond,
    • entirely,
    • fifty-fifty,
    • dual,
    • reproducible,
    • aright,
    • retarding force,
    • all,
    • inverted comma,
    • each,
    • look-alike,
    • from each one,
    • tie-in,
    • restructure,
    • musical note,
    • assort,
    • reputedly,
    • same,
    • ripe,
    • consecutive,
    • partake,
    • reference point,
    • eventide,
    • deservedly,
    • powerful,
    • attach,
    • cite,
    • attachment,
    • allude,
    • following,
    • accordance of rights,
    • necktie,
    • meet,
    • spot,
    • three-fold,
    • sequentially,
    • treble,
    • subsequently,
    • government note,
    • twice,
    • physically,
    • whole step,
    • prosperous,
    • surface,
    • find,
    • wanton,
    • character,
    • rival,
    • tremendously,
    • mite,
    • care,
    • congenerical,
    • altogether,
    • distinction,
    • touching,
    • differentially,
    • dynamically,
    • soupcon,
    • turn on,
    • more or less,
    • purport,
    • satisfy,
    • hugely,
    • pace,
    • direct,
    • sweep up,
    • ghost,
    • the like,
    • redress,
    • tint,
    • stir,
    • right field,
    • equal,
    • surpassingly,
    • sort,
    • wight,
    • reference book,
    • alone,
    • puppet,
    • uprise,
    • trail,
    • work,
    • short-lived,
    • rise,
    • scratch,
    • stunt woman,
    • forked,
    • approximately,
    • rectify,
    • pull,
    • draw,
    • pinch,
    • swear,
    • expiration,
    • billet,
    • doubled,
    • depend,
    • compute,
    • take,
    • later,
    • measure,
    • biddable,
    • move up,
    • hint,
    • tangle,
    • affiliation,
    • well-heeled,
    • ill-treat,
    • arise,
    • duteous,
    • correct,
    • stone’s throw,
    • coterminous,
    • twofold,
    • lend oneself,
    • double over,
    • haul,
    • stringently,
    • right-hand,
    • image,
    • aside,
    • obeisance,
    • drag in,
    • annotation,
    • rightly,
    • well-to-do,
    • virtuously,
    • take down,
    • satiate,
    • cutaneous senses,
    • skin senses,
    • instrumental,
    • book of facts,
    • grillroom,
    • preeminence,
    • right hand,
    • observe,
    • adhesion,
    • doubling,
    • occupy,
    • going,
    • corresponding,
    • ilk,
    • institute,
    • standoff,
    • adhesiveness,
    • mightily,
    • address,
    • legitimate,
    • even as,
    • extension,
    • double up,
    • utilize,
    • crosstie,
    • hale,
    • line up,
    • strictly,
    • respect,
    • whole tone,
    • two-base hit,
    • secondarily,
    • reconstitute,
    • cursory,
    • ascend,
    • sieve,
    • feeling,
    • short letter,
    • consultation,
    • hinge upon,
    • drag on,
    • proportionately,
    • comfortable,
    • on the nose,
    • scuff,
    • well-situated,
    • passage,
    • bring in,
    • match,
    • well,
    • practice,
    • screen out,
    • to each one,
    • fugacious,
    • altered,
    • slowly,
    • bear on,
    • kind,
    • stride,
    • good,
    • reduplicate,
    • accord,
    • considerably,
    • two-fold,
    • cart,
    • still,
    • fit,
    • wish,
    • about,
    • federal reserve note,
    • lend,
    • formally,
    • forecast,
    • add,
    • make full,
    • count,
    • evening,
    • jot,
    • sense of touch,
    • correctly,
    • classically,
    • easily,
    • misquotation,
    • scrape up,
    • count on,
    • refer,
    • loose,
    • source.

    Other relevant words (noun):

    • in consonance with,
    • in line with,
    • in step with,
    • as to,
    • step,
    • in harmony,
    • adjusted to,
    • as reported by,
    • pursuant to,
    • like,
    • conforming to,
    • in agreement with,
    • asper,
    • as per,
    • agreeable to,
    • evidentially,
    • answerable to,
    • adapted,
    • in proportion to,
    • proper,
    • as maintained etc,
    • to the degree that,
    • in keeping with,
    • after,
    • relative to,
    • just as,
    • consistent with,
    • according as,
    • in correspondence to,
    • adapted to,
    • as believed etc,
    • as stated in,
    • as said etc,
    • congruent with,
    • commensurate with,
    • ala,
    • in harmony with,
    • accommodated to.

How to use «According to» in context?

It’s an adage that has been passed down through generations: «If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.» But when it comes to doing things the old-fashioned way, sometimes it can be more trouble than it’s worth. For example, if something is working perfectly, according to most experts, it’s probably best not to mess with it. But that’s not always the case. Case in point: according to most experts, the way we’re currently doing things with our weight is basically a waste of time and energy.

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Quick Summary on “According To”

According to is a preposition used to state what someone else has said. It also means “agreeing with, following, or depending on something else.”

  • According to the weather forecast, it’ll be snowing all day tomorrow.
  • We’re doing everything according to plan.

What Does “According To” Mean?

According to is a phrase that has a few different uses. It means “in conformity with” and also “depending on.” But it’s also commonly used when writers need to credit a quote, fact, statement, data, or any other source of information to someone (or something) else.

This phrase can be found at the beginning or towards the end of sentences.

According to the results of the study, there is an increase in resistance to antibiotics.

There is an increase in resistance to antibiotics, according to the results of the study.

If you’re writing a college essay or any other type of text that relies heavily on other sources, you may find yourself repeating this phrase too often. To vary vocabulary within your writing, you can use the following according to synonyms.


11 “According To” Synonyms

Before we go over other ways to say according to, it’s worth mentioning that an excellent alternative is to simply rewrite the text to be more direct. Here’s an example:

According to Dr. Joseph, the fracture will not heal properly if Jacob doesn’t get enough rest.
               
Dr. Joseph warned that the fracture will not heal properly if Jacob doesn’t get enough rest.

But if you’re in need of other ways to say according to, we’ve got you covered.

1. As stated in/by

According to the contract, both parties will split the profit.
            
As stated in the contract, both parties will split the profit.

According to the lawyers, both parties will split the profit.
            
As stated by the lawyers, both parties will split the profit.

2. As explained by

According to the professor, the first two years of college are crucial.
               
As explained by the professor, the first two years of college are crucial.

3. Based on

According to the data, there has been a decrease in the gazelle’s natural habitat.
               
Based on the data, there has been a decrease in the gazelle’s natural habitat.

4. Per

There was nothing to report, according to the student who witnessed the incident.
               
There was nothing to report, per the student who witnessed the incident.

5. As mentioned in/by

According to the Little Town Times, the holiday parade will take place this upcoming Sunday.
               
As mentioned in Little Town Times, the holiday parade will take place this upcoming Sunday.

According to Claire Luna, the holiday parade will take place this upcoming Sunday.
               
As mentioned by Claire Luna, the holiday party will take place this upcoming Sunday.

6. As indicated in/by

According to the trial, the side effects are minimal.
           
As indicated in the study, the side effects are minimal.

According to the lead scientist, the benefits far outweigh the risk.
           
As indicated by the lead scientist, the benefits far outweigh the risk.

7. From the point of view of

According to my younger cousins, Christmas is the best holiday.
              
From the point of view of my younger cousins, Christmas is the best holiday.

According to Sergeant Culpepper, the entire team has to stay overnight.
               
On the authority of Sergeant Culpepper, the entire team has to stay overnight.

9. Pursuant to

The proposal has been submitted according to the instructions.
             
The proposal has been submitted pursuant to the instructions.

10. As demonstrated by

According to the presentation, remodeling is crucial for the foundation.
              
As demonstrated by the presentation, remodeling is crucial for the foundation.

11. As maintained by

According to fitness experts, a healthy and wholesome diet is just as important as exercise.
               
As maintained by fitness experts, a healthy and wholesome diet is just as important as exercise.

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Table of Contents

  1. What are the different definitions of style?
  2. What is the definition of according?
  3. What is according to in grammar?
  4. What is another word for furthermore?
  5. What is another word for states?
  6. What’s another word for states in an essay?
  7. What kind of word is according?
  8. Is according to me grammatically correct?
  9. How do you say According to me in different ways?
  10. How do we use according to?
  11. What is the pronoun definition?
  12. What are the 10 types of pronoun?
  13. What are pronouns simple words?
  14. What is pronoun and its type?
  15. What are the 12 personal pronouns?
  16. What are the 23 personal pronouns?
  17. What is pronoun and give 5 examples?
  18. How do we use pronouns?
  19. What’s the meaning of her?
  20. What is the definition of with?
  21. What is the uses of her?
  22. Whats another word for her?
  23. Whats is another word for?
  24. What’s another word for hurt?
  25. What can I say instead of his?
  26. What can I write instead of him her?
  27. What word can I use instead of he or she?
  28. Is it disrespectful to say hey?

other words for according to

What are the different definitions of style?

the way in which something is donegood or bad style. the manner in which something is expressed or performed, considered as separate from its intrinsic content, meaning, etc. a distinctive, formal, or characteristic manner of expression in words, music, painting, etc. elegance or refinement of manners, dress, etc.

What is the definition of according?

in agreement or accord with: according to his judgment. consistent with; in conformity with: to be paid according to one’s experience. on the authority of; as stated or reported by: According to her, they have gone.

What is according to in grammar?

from English Grammar Today. According to means ‘as reported by’ or ‘as stated by’ and refers to an opinion which is not the speaker’s opinion. According to usually occurs in front position. It is commonly followed by a noun phrase and sometimes by a clause: According to Jeff, the film starts at 7.30.

  • as reported by.
  • as stated in.
  • conforming to.
  • in agreement with.
  • in consonance with.
  • in keeping with.
  • in line with.
  • just as.

What is another word for furthermore?

What is another word for furthermore?

moreover further
what’s more also
additionally and
in addition as well
too to boot

What is another word for states?

States Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for states?

countries land
motherlands nation states
realms sovereign states
bodies politic community
union world powers

What’s another word for states in an essay?

What is another word for stated?

declared indicated
identified specified
designated listed
quantified defined
stipulated noted

adjective. agreeing: according voices raised in censure.

Is according to me grammatically correct?

Thus, “according to me” may be more or less appropriate depending on context, but it is grammatically correct. According to Longman, you cannot say “according to me” as it means “as shown by something or stated by someone or reported by”.

How do you say According to me in different ways?

Here are synonyms for “according to me” and other similar words that you can use instead.

  1. As per my point of view,
  2. I believe,
  3. I think,
  4. I feel,
  5. I guess,
  6. I suppose,
  7. In my opinion,
  8. In my eyes,

How do we use according to?

According to rumors I’ve heard, he was fired for stealing from the company. She always did everything according to the rules. I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box. He was paid according to how quickly he worked.

What is the pronoun definition?

A pronoun is a word that is used instead of a noun or noun phrase. Pronouns refer to either a noun that has already been mentioned or to a noun that does not need to be named specifically. The main possessive pronouns are mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, and theirs.

What are the 10 types of pronoun?

10 Kinds of Pronouns in English

  • Kinds of Pronoun. Interrogative pronouns:
  • Indefinite Pronouns:
  • Relative pronouns:
  • Possessive pronouns:
  • Reflexive Pronoun:
  • Intensive pronouns: Demonstrative Pronouns: Reciprocal pronouns:
  • Distributive pronouns:

What are pronouns simple words?

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples: he, she, it, they, someone, who. Pronouns can do all of the things that nouns can do. They can be subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, object of the preposition, and more. Heck, the word pronoun even has the word noun in it!

What is pronoun and its type?

The Seven Types of Pronouns. There are seven types of pronouns that both English and English as a second language writers must recognize: the personal pronoun, the demonstrative pronoun, the interrogative pronoun, the relative pronoun, the indefinite pronoun, the reflexive pronoun, and the intensive pronoun.

What are the 12 personal pronouns?

I, you, he, she, it, we they, me, him, her, us, and them are all personal pronouns. Personal pronouns are the stunt doubles of grammar; they stand in for the people (and perhaps animals) who star in our sentences.

What are the 23 personal pronouns?

In Modern English the personal pronouns include: “I,” “you,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “we,” “they,” “them,” “us,” “him,” “her,” “his,” “hers,” “its,” “theirs,” “our,” “your.” Personal pronouns are used in statements and commands, but not in questions; interrogative pronouns (like “who,” “whom,” “what”) are used there.

What is pronoun and give 5 examples?

A pronoun (I, me, he, she, herself, you, it, that, they, each, few, many, who, whoever, whose, someone, everybody, etc.) is a word that takes the place of a noun. In the sentence Joe saw Jill, and he waved at her, the pronouns he and her take the place of Joe and Jill, respectively.

How do we use pronouns?

RULE: Pronouns have three cases: nominative (I, you, he, she, it, they), possessive (my, your, his, her, their), and objective (me, him, her, him, us, them). Use the nominative case when the pronoun is the subject of your sentence, and remember the rule of manners: always put the other person’s name first!

What’s the meaning of her?

: relating to or belonging to a certain woman, girl, or female animal : made or done by a certain woman, girl, or female animal. her. pronoun. English Language Learners Definition of her (Entry 2 of 2) —used to refer to a certain woman, girl, or female animal as the object of a verb or a preposition.

What is the definition of with?

English Language Learners Definition of with —used to say that people or things are together in one place. —used to say that two or more people or things are doing something together or are involved in something. : having (a particular characteristic, possession, etc.)

What is the uses of her?

HER is a possessive adjective. HE and HIS are used with a male, for example a boy or a man. SHE and HER are used with a female, for example a girl or a woman.

Whats another word for her?

In this page you can discover 18 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for her, like: herself, hers, be, his, i, my, him, their, she, himself and the-old-woman.

Whats is another word for?

The Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for the?

this the aforementioned
the already stated the previously mentioned

What’s another word for hurt?

What is another word for hurt?

ache smart
cramp sting
twinge prickle
suffer be hurting
be painful be sore

What can I say instead of his?

What is another word for his?

greeting salutes
welcomes salutations
hellos addresses
hail nods
reception acknowledgementUK

What can I write instead of him her?

If necessary, use “one” instead of “he or she” or “his or her.” However, one should avoid this formulation as well, if possible, since the use of “one” can be awkward. Less desirable: A person who masters the basic rules of grammar, punctuation, and good writing is likely to impress his or her supervisors.

What word can I use instead of he or she?

Instead of “he/she,” “him/her,” “his/her,” “his/hers,” and “himself/herself” it would be: “ey,” “em,” “eir,” “eirs,” and “eirself”, or.

Is it disrespectful to say hey?

But while “Hey” tends to be used more over here informally to attract someone’s attention, it isn’t generally construed as rude.

In this page you can discover 17 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for according-to, like: as reported by, as stated in, conforming to, in accordance with, pursuant to, in proportion to, in consonance with, in line with, as, congruent with and in agreement with.

How do we use according to?

According to means ‘as reported by’ or ‘as stated by’ and refers to an opinion which is not the speaker’s opinion. According to usually occurs in front position. It is commonly followed by a noun phrase and sometimes by a clause: According to Jeff, the film starts at 7.30.

What should I say instead of according to?

according to

  • in accord with.
  • in accordance with.
  • in agreement with.
  • conforming to.
  • in consonance with.
  • in keeping with.
  • in the manner of.
  • as reported by.

How do you use according in a sentence?

According sentence example

  1. According to the invitation, the party will be held in the main entrance near the Christmas tree. …
  2. Everything has to go according to your plans, doesn’t it? …
  3. According to the rules, we get to know everything. …
  4. According to my mother, I should be married by now.

What do you call according to?

Synonyms for According To: You can say: as stated in/by. in agreement with. as reported by.

What is the opposite of according to?

Opposite of as stated or attested by. counter to. contrary to.

How do you use according to the article?

Here are some examples:

  1. According to this article, it is seen that women have the better capability in separating colors than men. You know this is a scientific article.
  2. According to him, there is no hope for healing. I think what really hurts me is that.
  3. According to recent studies, cancer can be healed.

Is it right to say according to me?

Thus, according to me may be more or less appropriate depending on context, but it is grammatically correct. According to Longman, you cannot say according to me as it means as shown by something or stated by someone or reported by. Everything went according to plan.

What does according to you mean?

according to (someone or something) As stated by another individual or source.

What is a synonym for text evidence?

evidence

  • attestation,
  • confirmation,
  • corroboration,
  • documentation,
  • proof,
  • substantiation,
  • testament,
  • testimonial,

What is another way to say in the text it states?

What is another word for it states?

it claims it exclaims
it mentions it says
it announces it conveys
it discloses it divulges

How do you say based on differently?

subject to

  1. based on.
  2. conditional.
  3. contingent.
  4. contingent on.
  5. dependent.
  6. depending.

Can I put According to at the end of a sentence?

The phrase can go at the start or the end of the sentence. But in this case, if you put it at the end, it could emphasise the measurements. So if you are focusing on HMC City hopes…, it would be better to start with it (or put it after hopes).

Can we say according you?

according to is often used to talk about opinions or talk about something someone says. … Can you use that to express your own opinion? No, it’s really not used in that way in English. I don’t know if it’s wrong but nobody ever says it, so therefore, it does not sound natural.

What is my according to grammar?

Grammar > Nouns, pronouns and determiners > Pronouns > Pronouns: possessive (my, mine, your, yours, etc.) There are two types: possessive pronouns and possessive determiners. … We use possessive determiners before a noun.

How do you use as reported?

Sentence examples for as reported by from inspiring English sources. As a reminder, their demands are as reported by Daily News Egypt. In Fayetteville, North Carolina (as reported by Andrew Barksdale for The Fayetteville Observer, N.C). Just this year, exec Daniel Rausch told the crowd, as reported by CNET.

How do you say this word according?

What is the synonym and antonym of according?

accordingadjective. (followed by `to’) in agreement with or accordant with. according to instructions Antonyms: unreported, discordant.

Which means synonym?

What is another word for which means?

meaning that the corollary being that
which argues which attests
which conveys which determines
which expresses which implies
which indicates which insinuates

What’s another way to say on the other hand?

What is another word for on the other hand?

contrastingly instead
on the flip side however
on the other side of the coin contrarily
oppositely nevertheless
nonetheless that said

Is accord a synonym or antonym?

Some common synonyms of accord are award, concede, grant, and vouchsafe. While all these words mean to give as a favor or a right, accord implies giving to another what is due or proper.

How do we use According to research?

Sentence examples for According to the research from inspiring English sources. According to the research, the totals were 2011: 1167. According to the research, open relationships almost always have rules. According to the research firm Newzoo, British consumers spent 3.78bn on games last year.

Do I need a comma after according to?

You usually need a comma before according to when it means stated by. If according to is part of a very short phrase preceded by that or at the end of a sentence, the comma may be optional. According to should not be preceded by a comma when it means in proportion to or contingent on.

How do you use along in a sentence?

Along-with sentence example

  1. I went along with it. …
  2. I wish you’d let me come along with you. …
  3. She tossed the vine at him, along with a wry grin. …
  4. She played along with him. …
  5. He didn’t want to go and he had made no effort to get along with his father.

Is it correct to say according to my opinion?

(1) according to my opinion= in my opinion. But it seems that according to my opinion is rarely used. (2) according to me is not correct in the sense expressing opinions, but it’s OK to mean in accordance with my desire, as in the world according to me.

What is the difference between based on and according to?

They are both correct, but there is a difference in meaning. According to means that you followed the instructions precisely: no more, no less. Based on means that you followed them in general.

Is according from correct?

This is not correct. Don’t use this phrase. To correct this phrase, change the preposition. Use according to when you want to credit others’ work, not according from.

What does according to the text mean?

phrase. If someone says that something is true according to a particular person, book, or other source of information, they are indicating where they got their information.

How do you use prepositions according to?

According to Mick, it’s a great movie. You’ve been absent six times according to our records. …

  1. The work was done according to her instructions.
  2. Everything went according to plan.
  3. The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience.

What is the meaning of according sentence?

According means you attribute a statement to someone. An example of according is when you say that Jim is the one who told you it was going to rain. You would say According to Jim, it is going to rain.

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