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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
- I am small, dark-haired, and, according to my dad, have the face of an elf.p. 20.8
- I still looked the same, still dressed, according to Treena, like I had had a wrestling match in a charity shop.p. 67.4
- You weren't allowed to say anything like that in our house because, according to my mother, it was like implying that Thomas wasn't a blessing.p. 130.6
- I leaned through the front seats and put my hand in the bag, rummaging around according to his instructions.p. 240.4
- By the time I left, I had a destination; we would head to California, to the Four Winds Ranch, a specialist center that offered experienced help "in a way that will make you forget you ever needed help," according to its Web site.p. 309.5
- 2009
Detectives have now interviewed everyone involved in the above case, and I attach files containing all related documents accordingly.p. 402.2
There are no more uses of "accord" in Me Before You.
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