according to
prepositionDefinition of according to
1
: in conformity with
2
: as stated or attested by
3
: depending on
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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.
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“According to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/according%20to. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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