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According

Uh-KAW-rdihng

/ʌˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

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according

Dictionary meaning

(followed by `to') as reported or stated by.

Examples

  • According to historians.
  • According to instructions.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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