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according

uh-KOR-ding/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ/UKuh-KAW-ding/əˈkɔː.dɪŋ/

3 meanings of according

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  1. 1
    grantingverb
    Present participle and gerund of accord. Use this form for the ongoing action of giving or matching something.

    The committee is according full honors to the retiring teacher.

    The city is according the firefighters a special honor this year.

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  2. 2
    to matchadverbobsolete
    In a way that matches or fits the situation, or as a result.
    That apprehends no further than this world, / And squarest thy life according.
    1604, William Shakespeare, Measure for MeasureHere, according means in a matching way, so your life fits that view.
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Less common meaning

  1. 3
    adjectivearchaic
    Matching or in agreement, fitting well with something else.

according is a form of accord

accord, verb: To give someone something they should have, like rights or respect. Full entry

Forms
accordaccords he/she/itaccording -ing formaccorded past tense, past participle
Spelling
accord → according: add -ing

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Origin

From the word "accord" plus the ending "-ing".

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 1 fact