according

übereinstimmend, harmonisch

Miteinander übereinstimmend oder gut zusammenpassend.

In einfachem Englisch: Agreeing with each other or fitting well together.

• Their according voices filled the hall.
• The council spoke with one according voice.
• Their according opinions encouraged the king.

Synonyme: harmonious, agreeing

Gegenteile: conflicting

Häufige Wendungen: according voices, according opinions

laut, nach

Zusammen mit „to“ nennt es die Person oder Quelle, von der eine Aussage stammt.

In einfachem Englisch: Used with “to” to name the person or information that says something is true.

• According to Ben, the shop is closed.
• Prices have fallen, according to the report.
• According to these figures, more people are cycling.

So benutzt man es: according to someone/something (According to the doctor, I need more rest.)

Häufige Wendungen: according to someone, according to reports, according to research