Noun:
The noun form of “according” is “accordance.”
Verb:
The verb form of “according” is “accord.”
Synonyms
In accordance with
In keeping with
As per
In conformity with
Pursuant to
Conforming to
In line with
Following
In agreement with
In harmony with
In compliance with
As stated by
In accord with
In consonance with
As specified by
Antonyms
Contrary
Disagreeing
Opposing
Opposite
Inconsistent
Differing
Conflicting
Contrasting
Discrepant
Divergent
Discordant
Dissimilar
Unrelated
Incongruent
Variant
Examples from books and articles
- Examples from Collins dictionaries.ย Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming. He and his father, according to local gossip, haven't been in touch forย ...
- According to usually occurs in the front position. It is commonly followed by a noun phrase and sometimes by a clause:ย According to Jeff, the film starts at 7.30.
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