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
Llewellynle-WEL-inWelsh
Massoud-Persian
Harisha-Hinduism
ShanaSHAN-əEnglish
Booz-Biblical Latin
Sophokles-Ancient Greek