ACCORDING definition: 1. present participle of accord 2. to treat someone specially, usually by showing respect: . Learn more.
The term according to can be used to attribute something reported — according to the news, the airports are closed (even though according to your friend, they're still open). It also refers to agreement with a plan. If you study according to your advisor's suggestions, you'll do well.
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There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word according, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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Adjective according (comparative more according, superlative most according) Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious. This according voice of national wisdom.