according to

secondo

Indica la persona, il documento o un’altra fonte da cui provengono informazioni o istruzioni.

In inglese semplice: Used to name the person, document, or other source that gives information or instructions.

• According to Tom, the shop is closed.
• The bridge is safe, according to the engineers.
• According to the instructions, we need two batteries.

Come si usa: according to someone/something (According to the forecast, it will rain tonight.)

Sinonimi: as stated by

Espressioni comuni: according to someone, according to the report

secondo, in conformità a

Seguendo una regola, un piano o un sistema, oppure adattandosi a una quantità o a un bisogno.

In inglese semplice: In a way that follows a rule, plan, or system, or matches an amount or need.

• Sort the books according to subject.
• They divided the money according to need.
• Everything went according to plan.

Come si usa: according to something (Arrange the boxes according to size.)

Sinonimi: in accordance with, in line with

Espressioni comuni: according to plan, according to size

a seconda di, in base a

A seconda di una particolare situazione o condizione.

In inglese semplice: Depending on a particular situation or condition.

• Prices change according to the season.
• We will travel by bus or train according to availability.
• Her plans varied according to her mood.

Come si usa: according to something (We may stay longer, according to the weather.)

Sinonimi: depending on

Espressioni comuni: according to circumstances, according to the weather