according to

preposition

1

: in conformity with

2

: as stated or attested by

3

: depending on

Examples of according to in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

On the same day, lawmakers will also gain access to the new mobile duress system, which will provide real-time alerts from local law enforcement, Capitol Police, and the SAA, according to Roll Call. —Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 Nov. 2025

The death of Abdinasir, who reportedly had autism, devastated both his family and members of a Somali community, according to CBS affiliate WCCO. —David Chiu, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025

The siblings then conspired to launder the money and use the millions for their personal benefit instead of returning it to the state , according to the indictment. —Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025

Both Amundsen and Huggins are being held in the Leavenworth County Jail, according to the Monday press release. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English acordyng to, from acordyng "agreeing" (from present participle of accorden "to accord entry 1") + to to entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for according to

• hullabaloo
• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup

Kids Definition

according to

preposition

1

: in agreement with

did everything according to the rules

2

: as stated by

according to the experts

3

: depending on

dress according to the weather