verb
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.”
verb
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- disagreeings
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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.
