according
/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
ac · cord · ing
/ə · ˈkɔːrd · ɪŋ/
English Definition
prep. as stated by
Significado en Español
según
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Example Sentence
According to the rules, you must register.
根据规定你必须注册。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
accord(consistency)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for accord.
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A
disagreement
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B
harmony
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C
complaint
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D
separation
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B — harmony.
“according” means prep. as stated by
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The concert will begin at eight, ______ to the printed schedule.
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A
contrary
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B
opposed
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C
similar
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D
according
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D — according.
“according” means prep. as stated by
Common questions about “according”
What does “according” mean?
according — prep. as stated by. In Chinese: 根据.
How do you pronounce “according”?
according is pronounced /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ac · cord · ing.
How do you use “according” in a sentence?
According to the rules, you must register. (根据规定你必须注册。)
What are synonyms for “according”?
as per, by — all close in meaning to according (prep. as stated by).
Is “according” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. according appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “according”?
accord(consistency)
