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according to, or in accord with
Definition
in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This sense of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." — as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." — based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." — depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." — in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." — because of what was just said; or as a result
- All of us had an ample share of the treasure and used it wisely or foolishly, according to our natures.Chapter 34 — And Last (86% in)
according to = depending upon (in keeping with)
- TREASURE ISLAND by Robert Louis Stevenson To S.L.O., an American gentleman in accordance with whose classic taste the following narrative has been designed, it is now, in return for numerous delightful hours, and with the kindest wishes, dedicated by his affectionate friend, the author.Chapter 1 — The Old Sea-dog at the Admiral Benbow (1% in)
- I had seen the captain, and Black Dog, and the blind man, Pew, and I thought I knew what a buccaneer was like—a very different creature, according to me, from this clean and pleasant-tempered landlord.Chapter 8 — At the Sign of the Spy-glass (20% in)
- There had come many from the north—seven by the squire's computation, eight or nine according to Gray.Chapter 21 — The Attack (45% in)
- "According to rules," said one.Chapter 28 — In the Enemy's Camp (81% in)
- Accordingly, it was pretty gruffly that the doctor answered him.Chapter 34 — And Last (30% in)
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- I never heard of a crew that meant to mutiny but what showed signs before, for any man that had an eye in his head to see the mischief and take steps according.Chapter 12 — Council of War (76% in)
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