According

usgb/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
preposition

As stated or reported by someone.

According to the teacher, the homework is due tomorrow.
Visual representation of "according" - As stated or reported by someone

Often appears as...

  • according to him
  • according to reports
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Visual representation of "according"
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Source Credibility

Consider the reliability of the source mentioned after 'according to' for evaluating the information.

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According to several eyewitnesses, the event was spectacular.
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Reported Information

Use 'according to' to introduce information you have read or heard but not verified.

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According to the brochure, this hotel has a gym.
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Secondhand Knowledge

'According to' often introduces information not directly obtained by the speaker.

Illustration for Secondhand Knowledge
According to legends, this forest is enchanted.
Visual representation of the word "According"

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