Agreement
/əˈɡriːmənt/
nounBeginner🔥Very CommonConcept
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Definitions
1
A mutual understanding or arrangement between people or groups.
/əˈɡriːmənt/
nounneutralBeginner
Concept
A state of harmony or accord
The two countries signed a peace agreement.
💡 Simply: When people understand and accept the same thing.
More Examples
2
We reached an agreement on the price.
How It's Used
Legal
"They reached an agreement on the terms of the contract."
Negotiation
"After much debate, they finally came to an agreement."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
in agreement with
Having the same opinion or plan as someone else.
"I'm in agreement with your assessment of the situation."
From Old French agrement, from agreer "to please, agree". Ultimately from Latin gratus "pleasing, thankful."
The word has been used in similar senses since the Middle English period.
Memory tip
Think of 'agree' - agreement is when people agree.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"pleasing, thankful"
Base: agree
reach an agreementcome to an agreementin agreement with
Common misspellings
agrementagreeementagreemnt
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