agreement
uh-GREE-muhnt
Agreement (noun) means a shared understanding or arrangement between two or more people or groups. Example: “After a long chat, my sister and I finally reached agreement on where to go on holiday.”
noun
1
A shared understanding or arrangement between two or more people or groups.
"After a long chat, my sister and I finally reached agreement on where to go on holiday."
"The two companies reached an agreement after months of talks."
"They came to an agreement about how to split the bill."
2
A formal, often legally binding, contract.
"Please read the rental agreement carefully before you put your name at the bottom."
"The agreement says the tenant must give a month's notice before moving out."
"Both parties signed the agreement in front of a lawyer."
3
In grammar, the matching of words in form, such as a subject and verb agreeing in number.
"There is no agreement between the verb and the noun in the sentence "The dogs barks"."
"Our teacher marked every mistake in agreement, such as "she go" instead of "she goes"."
"Subject-verb agreement is a common trouble spot for language learners."
How to use agreement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shared understanding between people, which can range from a casual arrangement to a signed legal contract.
Common pairings
reach an agreement
sign an agreement
in agreement
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Etymology
From Old French agreement, from agreer, "to agree" — built from "agree" plus "-ment."
Synonyms
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deal
arrangement
understanding
settlement
consensus
contract
convention
covenant
meeting of the minds
pact
concurrence
treaty
Antonyms
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Rhymes for agreement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
excrement
amazement
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Frequently asked questions
What does “agreement” mean?
The word “agreement” means a shared understanding or arrangement between two or more people or groups. In plain terms, a shared understanding between people, which can range from a casual arrangement to a signed legal contract.
How do you pronounce “agreement”?
“Agreement” is pronounced uh-GREE-muhnt (/əˈɡɹiːmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “agreement” in a sentence?
Here is “agreement” used in a sentence: “The two companies reached an agreement after months of talks.”
What is another word for “agreement”?
Words with a similar meaning to “agreement” include convention, covenant, meeting of the minds, pact, concurrence and treaty.
What is the opposite of “agreement”?
The opposite of “agreement” — its antonyms — are conflict, disagreement, discord, discordance and dissension.
What part of speech is “agreement”?
“Agreement” is a noun.
Where does the word “agreement” come from?
The word “agreement” comes from Old French. From Old French agreement, from agreer, "to agree" — built from "agree" plus "-ment.".
Is “agreement” a common word?
“Agreement” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between an agreement and a contract?
An agreement is any shared understanding or arrangement between people. A contract is an agreement that is legally binding and can be enforced in court, usually meeting formal conditions. So all contracts are agreements, but a casual agreement to meet a friend is not a contract.
What are the types of agreement?
Agreements can be spoken or written, and formal or informal. Everyday examples range from a verbal promise between friends to a signed business deal. More formal kinds include contracts, treaties between nations, settlements that end disputes, and collective agreements between employers and workers.
What is an example of an agreement?
Examples include two friends agreeing on where to meet, a company and a customer settling on a price, neighbouring countries signing a peace treaty, or a tenant and landlord arranging rent. In each case, two or more sides reach a shared understanding about what will happen.
What is the opposite of agreement?
The opposite is disagreement — a lack of shared understanding, where sides hold conflicting views. Related opposites include dispute, conflict, and discord. Where agreement brings people onto the same page, disagreement leaves them divided over what should be thought or done.
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