According to
Example: According to the report the results are positive
Definition
"According to" is a preposition used to indicate the source of information or the basis for a statement, such as in the phrase "According to the report, the results are positive," meaning the information comes from the report.
Etymology
The phrase "according to" originates from Middle English, combining "according," derived from Old French and Latin roots meaning 'to be in harmony with,' and the preposition "to." It has been used since the 14th century to attribute information to a source or authority.
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"According to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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