according

According means following something or doing it as requested. It's often used to show that someone is obeying instructions or rules.

When we use "according" in conversation, it usually helps us be clear about what we mean and how things are connected. For example, if you ask your friend when the party starts and they say "the music goes on at 8 o'clock according to my calendar," they're showing that they have a schedule or plan for the event. If someone says "according to the map, it's a five-hour drive to the beach," they're using their source of information (in this case, the map) to guide us. The word helps us be more precise and show where our ideas are coming from.