according
|ac/cord/ing|
B1
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/əˈkɔrdɪŋ/
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/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/
(accord)
agreement or harmony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'according' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'acorden,' where 'ac-' meant 'to' and 'corden' meant 'to bring into agreement.'
Historical Evolution
'acorden' transformed into the modern English word 'accord,' and eventually became 'according' as an adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring into agreement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in agreement or harmony with.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in agreement or harmony with.
The results were according to the expectations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35