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- [uh-gree]
- /əˈgri/
- /əˈɡriː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-gree]
- /əˈgri/
Definitions of agreeing word
- verb without object agreeing to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you. 1
- verb without object agreeing to give consent; assent (often followed by to): He agreed to accompany the ambassador. Do you agree to the conditions? 1
- verb without object agreeing to live in concord or without contention; get along together. 1
- verb without object agreeing to come to one opinion or mind; come to an arrangement or understanding; arrive at a settlement: They have agreed on the terms of surrender. 1
- verb without object agreeing to be consistent; harmonize (usually followed by with): This story agrees with hers. 1
- verb without object agreeing to correspond; conform; resemble (usually followed by with): The play does not agree with the book. 1
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Origin of agreeing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English agre, agreen < Anglo-French, Old French agre(e)r from phrase a gre at pleasure, at will; a < Latin ad to, at; gre < Latin grātum (see gree2)
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Parts of speech for Agreeing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agreeing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
agreeing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for agreeing
adj agreeing
- congruent — If one thing is congruent with another thing, they are similar or fit together well.
- in concert — a public musical performance in which a number of singers or instrumentalists, or both, participate.
- in unison — coincidence in pitch of two or more musical tones, voices, etc.
Antonyms for agreeing
adjective agreeing
- discrepant — (usually of two or more objects, accounts, findings etc.) differing; disagreeing; inconsistent: discrepant accounts.
- obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
- factional — of a faction or factions.
- unsimilar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
verb without object agreeing
- disagreeing — Present participle of disagree.
Top questions with agreeing
- how to tell if formula is not agreeing with baby?
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