according

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.

Similar words: harmonious, agreeing

Opposites: conflicting

Common phrases: according voices, according opinions

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.

How to use it: according to someone/something (According to the doctor, I need more rest.)

Common phrases: according to someone, according to reports, according to research