agreeing
Agreeing (noun) means the act of coming to a shared opinion or arrangement. Example: “After much agreeing and disagreeing, they settled on a final design.”
How to use agreeing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process or state of reaching agreement.
Word forms
agreeings plural
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After much _____ and disagreeing, they settled on a final design.
Etymology
Formed from "agree" plus the ending "-ing."
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What does “agreeing” mean?
The word “agreeing” means the act of coming to a shared opinion or arrangement. In plain terms, the process or state of reaching agreement.
How do you use “agreeing” in a sentence?
Here is “agreeing” used in a sentence: “After much agreeing and disagreeing, they settled on a final design.”
What part of speech is “agreeing”?
“Agreeing” is a noun.
Is “agreeing” a common word?
“Agreeing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "agreeing" and "agreement"?
"Agreeing" is the present participle or gerund form of the verb "agree," describing the ongoing act of coming to a shared opinion. "Agreement" is a noun naming the result of that process, such as a settled understanding or a contract. In short, "agreeing" describes the process while "agreement" describes the outcome.
Do you say "agreeing with" or "agreeing to" someone?
"Agreeing with" is used when you share the same opinion as a person or statement, as in "agreeing with her assessment." "Agreeing to" is used when you accept a proposal, plan, or request, as in "agreeing to the terms." The right preposition depends on whether you're matching an opinion or accepting a proposal.
Is "agreeing" used in formal writing?
Yes, "agreeing" is neutral in register and appears in both formal and everyday writing, from contracts describing parties agreeing to terms to casual conversation. It is appropriate anywhere the ongoing act of reaching consensus needs to be described.