according to (someone/something)



according to (someone/something)

1. As stated by another individual or source. According to the almanac, we're going to have a very hot summer this year. That restaurant is excellent, according to Tom.
2. Proportionate to something. Nate gets paid time and a half according to how many hours of overtime he works.
See also: accord

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anthoney['æntəni]
KimberlynKIM-bər-linEnglish (Rare)
ÍÑIgo-Spanish
Gee['dʒi:]
SalomÉsə-loo-ME (Portuguese)French, Spanish, Portuguese
Benjamine-French