According
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: According is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of accord.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of accord.
More Meanings
- Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious.
- (obsolete) Accordingly; correspondingly.
Example Sentences
This according voice of national wisdom.
That apprehends no further than this world, / And squarest thy life according.
Let knowledge grow from more to more, But more of reverence in us dwell; That mind and soul, according well, May make one music as before, But vaster. […]
Word Forms
- accourding
Synonyms for according
Depending on context, synonyms include accordant, reported.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include accordant, reported, accordance, agreed, keeping, agree.
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