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
Titianus-Ancient Roman
JarlYAHRL (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish)Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian
Ruslanroo-SLAHN (Russian)Russian, Tatar, Bashkir, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Ossetian, Cheche
Svyatoslavsvyah-tah-SLAHF (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian
SieuwerdSOO-ərtDutch
Cainneach-Irish