Not by itself (it is a gerund or present participle). But it is used with the preposition "to" to form adjective or adverb phrases.
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No, "according" is not a preposition. It is typically used as a verb or an adverb to introduce information that follows a source or reference.
The preposition "to" typically goes with "according". For example, "According to the latest research, exercise has many health benefits."
"According to" functions as a preposition in English grammar. It is used to indicate the source of information or the basis for a statement.
No, it is a preposition. It combines the participle adjective according with the preposition to.
"According to" is a prepositional phrase, not a conjunction. It is used to show the source of information or to provide evidence for a statement.
"According to" is a compound preposition that is used to show reference or indicate the source of information in a sentence.