according
/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/preposition
उच्चारण अकॉर्डिंग
के अनुसार, के मुताबिक
Core word
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according to sb/sth
as stated or reported by somebody or something
के अनुसार, के मुताबिक
- According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.
- According to Radhika, the exam was easy.
- According to the teacher, the paper was fair.
+ 2 more examples
- According to the news, the flight is delayed.
- According to my brother, the film is excellent.
Synonyms as stated by as reported by in the opinion of
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according to sth
following, agreeing with or depending on something
के अनुसार, के हिसाब से
- The work was done according to the rules.
- Students are placed in groups according to their ability.
- Prices differ according to the season.
+ 2 more examples
- The seats were arranged according to height.
- Everything went according to plan.
Synonyms in accordance with in line with consistent with
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
according to + sb / sth (source)
Use according to to name the source of a report, view or fact; it does not point to the speaker's own opinion.
रिपोर्ट, मत या तथ्य के स्रोत को बताने के लिए 'according to' आता है; यह वक्ता की अपनी राय के लिए नहीं है।
- According to the timetable, the paper begins at ten.
- According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.
according to + plan / schedule / rule
It also means following a plan or method: everything went according to plan.
इसका अर्थ किसी योजना या तरीके का पालन करना भी है: everything went according to plan।
- The match went according to plan.
- The books are arranged according to subject.
according as + clause (formal)
In formal writing, according as means depending on whether; it joins two clauses.
औपचारिक लेखन में 'according as' का अर्थ 'इस पर निर्भर कि' है; यह दो clauses को जोड़ता है।
- Fees are charged according as the course is long or short.
according to me (error trap)
Do not say according to me or according to my opinion; say in my opinion or I think.
'According to me' या 'according to my opinion' नहीं कहा जाता; 'in my opinion' या 'I think' कहिए।
- In my opinion, the paper was easy.
according to vs as per
As per is common in Indian office English, but according to is the safer choice in exams and formal writing.
'As per' भारतीय कार्यालयीन English में आम है, पर परीक्षाओं और औपचारिक लेखन में 'according to' अधिक सुरक्षित है।
- According to the notice, the office is closed on Saturday.
+Collocations 4
according to + source
the reportthe policethe teacherexpertsthe census
- According to the census, the town has grown fast.
according to + plan
planscheduleinstructionsthe rulescustom
- The wedding was held according to custom.
according to + age / size
agesizeneedabilityrank
- The students were seated according to height.
according to + measure
according to one estimateaccording to the latest figuresaccording to witnesses
- According to witnesses, the car was speeding.
“More examples 6
- According to the teacher, the paper will be based on three chapters.
शिक्षक के अनुसार प्रश्न-पत्र तीन अध्यायों पर आधारित होगा।
- Radhika arranged her books according to subject.
राधिका ने अपनी पुस्तकें विषय के अनुसार लगाईं।
- According to the railway timetable, the train arrives at six.
रेलवे समय-सारणी के अनुसार ट्रेन छह बजे पहुँचती है।
- Everything went according to plan at the sports day.
खेल दिवस पर सब कुछ योजना के अनुसार हुआ।
- Prices vary according to the season.
मौसम के अनुसार कीमतें बदलती हैं।
- The fee is charged according to the number of days.
शुल्क दिनों की संख्या के अनुसार लिया जाता है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ According the report, prices will rise.
✓ According to the report, prices will rise.
According always takes to before its noun.
'According' के बाद noun से पहले हमेशा 'to' आता है।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
as stated by as reported by in the opinion of in accordance with in line with consistent with
§Grammar and usage
Usage: do not say 'according to me' or 'according to my opinion' to give your own view; say 'in my opinion' or 'I think'.
Usage में अपनी राय बताने के लिए 'according to me' या 'according to my opinion' न कहें, 'in my opinion' या 'I think' कहें।
The correct phrase is according to (not 'according with' or 'accordingly to').
सही वाक्यांश according to है ('according with' या 'accordingly to' गलत है)।