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uh-KORD-ing/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/

According is used in according to: according to the map, according to the weather report, according to the rules. It means “as that person or source says”. Following is a cousin for rules. Accordion is a musical instrument — mix-up. Do not write according when you mean accordion, or recording.

Meaning

Used in according to: as said by someone, or following a rule.

Examples

• “According to the timetable, the last bus is at ten.”
• “According to this app, the tram stops here for the market.”
• “According to the sign, dogs are not allowed on the beach.”

Good to know

according to + source. Mix-up: accordion (instrument).

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