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
ConnerKAHN-ərEnglish (Modern)
Cory['kɔri]
Zsigmond-Hungarian
RŪTa-Lithuanian
Kalyan-Indian, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu
Huntley['hʌntli]