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
Erna (2)ER-nah (Swedish)Norse Mythology, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
Dione (1)dee-O-nee (English)Greek Mythology
Cristinakree-STEE-nah (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian
LoÏC-French, Breton
Rajneesh-Indian, Hindi
Phaedrus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)