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disagreeing

Disagreeing (verb) means present participle of "disagree" — holding or expressing a different opinion than someone else. Example: “They spent the meeting disagreeing about the budget.”

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Present participle of "disagree" — holding or expressing a different opinion than someone else.
"They spent the meeting disagreeing about the budget."
"I don't mind disagreeing with my boss if I have good reasons."

How to use disagreeing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe -ing form of disagree, used when someone is in the middle of holding a conflicting view.

Common pairings
disagreeing with someone agree to disagree keep disagreeing

Word forms

disagreeings plural

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What does “disagreeing” mean?

The word “disagreeing” means present participle of "disagree" — holding or expressing a different opinion than someone else. In plain terms, the -ing form of disagree, used when someone is in the middle of holding a conflicting view.

How do you use “disagreeing” in a sentence?

Here is “disagreeing” used in a sentence: “They spent the meeting disagreeing about the budget.”

What part of speech is “disagreeing”?

“Disagreeing” is a verb.

What is the meaning of disagreeing?

"disagreeing" (verb) means present participle of "disagree" — holding or expressing a different opinion than someone else.

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