This is the 75th most frequent Spanish word.
según
According to; depending on.
Here, 'según' is employed to indicate conformity or accordance with a rule or plan.
Se repartirán las tareas según el plan establecido.
The tasks will be distributed according to the established plan.
In this context, 'según' is used to describe temporal progression or how something unfolds over time.
Según avanzaba la noche, la música se hacía más animada.
As the night progressed, the music became more lively.
The word 'según' here is used to express reference or reliance on a person's perspective or experience.