According to
Example: According to the weather forecast, it will rain today.
Definition
"According to" is a phrase used to indicate the source of information or the basis for a statement, often referencing authority, evidence, or a report. For example, in "According to the weather forecast, it will rain today," it shows the source of the forecasted weather.
Etymology
The phrase "according to" originates from Middle English, combining the verb 'accord' meaning 'to agree' with 'to,' denoting direction or reference. It evolved to express conformity or reliance on a source or authority. Did you know it's been used for centuries to attribute information clearly?
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"According to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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