Concord
'kɒŋkɔːrd
Definitions
2 meaningsAgreement or harmony between people or things; a state of peace.
'kɒŋkɔːrd
Agreement or harmony between people or things.
The committee worked in concord to reach a decision.
💡 Simply: Imagine a group of friends who all agree and get along really well. That's like concord! It means everyone's in harmony and things are working together smoothly. It’s like when all the pieces of a puzzle fit together perfectly or when all the instruments in an orchestra play in harmony.
👶 For kids: When everyone or everything is getting along and working together nicely.
More Examples
There was a remarkable concord between the opinions of the two leaders.
The different sections of the orchestra played in perfect concord.
How It's Used
"The treaty established a sense of concord between the warring nations."
"The different instruments played in concord, creating a beautiful harmony."
A town in Massachusetts, known for its historical significance.
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A town in Massachusetts, U.S., which was the site of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War.
Concord is famous for its role in the American Revolution.
💡 Simply: It’s also the name of a town in Massachusetts, which is really famous for being the place where a big fight started in the American Revolution, when American colonists started fighting for independence.
👶 For kids: A place in America where important things happened a long time ago.
More Examples
The historic town of Concord attracts many visitors.
The Battle of Concord is a key event in US history.
How It's Used
"The Battle of Concord was a pivotal moment in American history."
Idioms & expressions
in concord with
In agreement or harmony with something.
"The new laws were in concord with the existing regulations."
From Middle English *concorde*, from Old French *concorde* (12th century), from Latin *concordia* ('agreement, harmony'), from *concordare* ('to agree'), from *con-* ('with, together') + *cor* ('heart').
The term 'concord' has been used for centuries to describe agreement and harmony, reflecting its roots in Latin and its adoption into various languages.
Memory tip
Think of a 'cord' that ties things together in agreement.