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agreement

a·gree·ment
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-gree-muh nt]
    • /əˈgri mənt/
    • /əˈɡriːmənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-gree-muh nt]
    • /əˈgri mənt/

Definitions of agreement word

  • countable noun agreement An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people. 3
  • uncountable noun agreement Agreement on something is a joint decision that a particular course of action should be taken. 3
  • uncountable noun agreement Agreement with someone means having the same opinion as they have. 3
  • uncountable noun agreement Agreement to a course of action means allowing it to happen or giving it your approval. 3
  • uncountable noun agreement If there is agreement between two accounts of an event or two sets of figures, they are the same or are consistent with each other. 3
  • uncountable noun agreement In grammar, agreement refers to the way that a word has a form appropriate to the number or gender of the noun or pronoun it relates to. 3
See all 34 definitions of agreement

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Origin of agreement

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English agrement < Middle French. See agree, -ment

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Parts of speech for Agreement

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Agreement

agreement popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for agreement

noun agreement

  • reconciliation — an act of reconciling, as when former enemies agree to an amicable truce.
  • accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
  • compliance — a disposition to yield to or comply with others
  • mediation — action in mediating between parties, as to effect an agreement or reconciliation.
  • understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.

verb agreement

  • violate — to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions, etc.).
  • infract — to break, violate, or infringe (a law, commitment, etc.).
  • tamper with — to meddle, especially for the purpose of altering, damaging, or misusing (usually followed by with): Someone has been tampering with the lock.
All 73 Synonyms of agreement

Antonyms for agreement

noun agreement

  • denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
  • dissension — strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
  • refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
  • dissent — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
  • discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.

verb agreement

  • make a stand — to take a position for defense or opposition
  • ask for — to try to obtain by requesting
  • face down — Also, face-down. Informal. a direct confrontation; showdown.
  • hang in — to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
  • fly in the face of — to move through the air using wings.
All 30 Antonyms of agreement

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Related words

  • contract

    A contract is a legal agreement, usually between two companies or between an employer and employee, which involves doing work for a stated sum of money.

  • covenant

    A covenant is a formal written agreement between two or more people or groups of people which is recognized in law.

  • convention

    A convention is a way of behaving that is considered to be correct or polite by most people in a society.

  • gentlemen's agreement

    an agreement that, although unenforceable at law, is binding as a matter of personal honor.

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    Something that is a bargain is good value for money, usually because it has been sold at a lower price than normal.

  • bond

    A bond between people is a strong feeling of friendship, love, or shared beliefs and experiences that unites them.
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