according to

/əˈkɔrdɪŋtə/ preposition A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

As stated or reported by someone or something.

💡 Use "according to" to show who said something or where information comes from.

Example Sentences

According to the weather , it will rain this afternoon .

According to the weather , it will rain tomorrow .

Word in Context

Anna wants to walk to the park this afternoon . According to the weather app , it will rain at three o'clock . She brings a small umbrella and a warm jacket . She leaves the house at two and checks the sky on the way .

Common Phrases

according to someone according to something

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