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

The Bad Guys 2 is expected to be released on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, Aug. 19, according to When to Stream. —Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025

They are expected to travel to Egypt to rejoin their families once their medical care is completed, according to HEAL Palestine. —The New York Times, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025

While forecasters previously predicted the hurricane would become a Category 3 by the end of the weekend, the storm had already reached Category 4 status by 6 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center. —Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025

Trying new form factors offers Apple the opportunity to sell devices at higher prices, according to Bjorhovde. —Kif Leswing, CNBC, 16 Aug. 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