Acording vs. According — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Published on September 3, 2023
"Acording" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "According," meaning in agreement with or as stated by.
Which is correct: Acording or According
How to spell According?
Acording
Incorrect Spelling
According
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Acording and According
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Key Differences
"According" is derived from the verb "accord," so remember the double “c”.
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Associate "According" with "Accordance" which also has a double “c”.
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Visualize "According" as a cord (music note) that requires precision, hence two "c"s.
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Think of the word “corridor” which also contains “cor”, helping remember the “cc”.
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Remember the phrase, "According to plan," frequently used in conversation.
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Definitions
According
In agreement with or conforming to.
Everything went according to plan.
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According
To give or grant, especially as being due or appropriate
Accorded the president the proper deference.
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According
A settlement or compromise between conflicting parties
The strikers and the owners reached an accord.
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According
Spontaneous or voluntary desire to take a certain action
The children returned on their own accord. He confessed of his own accord.
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According
Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious.
This according voice of national wisdom.
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According
Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious.
According to him, every person was to be bought.
Our zeal should be according to knowledge.
Is all things well,According as I gave directions?
The land which the Lord will give you according as he hath promised.
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According
(followed by `to') as reported or stated by;
According to historians
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According
(followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with;
According to instructions
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FAQs
Why is it called According?
It derives from the verb "accord," meaning to bring into agreement.
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Which vowel is used before According?
The letter "o" as in "to" (According to).
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What is the plural form of According?
"According" doesn't have a plural form.
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Is According a noun or adjective?
It's primarily used as a preposition; occasionally as an adjective.
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What is the singular form of According?
"According" doesn't have a singular form; it's a preposition.
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Which article is used with According?
Neither "a" nor "the" are typically used directly before "according."
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Which determiner is used with According?
"According" isn't typically paired with a specific determiner.
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Which conjunction is used with According?
"According" typically isn't paired with a specific conjunction.
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Is the According term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in metaphorical phrases.
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Is the word “According” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither, "according" is typically used as a preposition.
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What is the first form of According?
"According" is a preposition and doesn't have verb forms.
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What is the opposite of According?
There isn't a direct antonym for "according."
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Is According a vowel or consonant?
"According" is a word consisting of both vowels and consonants.
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How is According used in a sentence?
"According to the teacher, the test was easy."
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Author Spotlight
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
