Another Word For Accordingto

Meaning

The word "according to" is a phrase used to indicate the source of information or to reference someone’s opinion or point of view. It implies that what follows is based on what someone has said, written, or believes. For example, "According to the weather report, it will rain today."

Synonyms

• As stated by
• In accordance with
• Per
• Based on
• In the opinion of

Antonyms

• Disregarding
• Opposed to
• Contrary to
• Unlike

Etymology

The phrase "according to" comes from Middle English, where "according" is derived from the verb "acorde," meaning to agree, and "to" is a preposition. The phrase collectively means "in agreement with" or "in relation to."

Examples

1. According to the teacher, homework is due on Friday.
2. According to recent studies, exercise benefits mental health.
3. According to my friend, the movie is worth watching.
4. The instructions, according to the manual, should be followed closely.