Definition: To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling ‘according,’ a word that can seem a bit tricky, I know. The dictionary gives you a good start, a helpful row: “To make to agree or correspond…to suit one thing to another…” Let's break it down in a way that makes sense, like a little rhyme, if you please! “According” means to fit just right, To match up with what’s shining bright. Think about it this way: If I say, "Please wear a blue shirt according to the dress code," I'm telling you it needs to match the rules! It has to agree with what is expected. Or, if I write “The recipe calls for two cups of flour according to your preference,” I mean it should be adjusted to suit how much you want to make. It’s about harmony and connection – making sure things work together smoothly! Does that help clear up the mystery? Do you have any questions or would you like me to give you another example?

Definition: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "according" means: 1. conform with something else, especially as a condition or part of a measure. 2. in accordance with. Here's the definition for each word. - according: to conform with something else, especially as a condition or part of a measure. - According: in accordance with.

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Definition: (manner) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling a word that can sometimes trip you up – “accordingly.” It’s a lovely little word with a precise meaning, and it’s important to understand it well. The dictionary gives us a good start: "agreeably; correspondingly; suitably." Let's break those down. Think of it this way: “Accordingly” means ‘in response,’ or ‘as a result.’ It tells you that something is happening because of something else. It’s like saying, “And so…” or “Therefore…” Let's look at an example to really nail it down: "The weather forecast predicted rain; accordingly , we packed umbrellas." See? The rain (the first thing) caused us to pack umbrellas (the second thing). "Accordingly" connects those two events. It shows a relationship! Rhyming reminder: “Accordingly,” don’t be slow, it means “as you know!” Do you have any questions about how this word fits into sentences? Perhaps you'd like to try making your own example sentence?