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
JimiJIM-eeEnglish
Krister-Swedish
Ansobert-Ancient Germanic
Shealtielshee-AHL-tee-əl (English)Biblical
ŽArko-Serbian, Croatian
ChristiKRIS-teeEnglish