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Agreement

UK /["/əˈɡriːmənt/"]/US /["/əˈɡriːmənt/"]/

Definition

an arrangement, a promise or a contract made with somebody

In simple words: A decision or understanding made by two or more people.

Examples

  • The two countries reached an agreement to trade resources.
  • It is important to have a written agreement for any business deal.
  • He nodded in agreement, signaling that he understood the discussion.
  • Their agreement on the plan helped facilitate smooth negotiations.
  • After much debate, they finally came to an agreement about the project's direction.

Usage notes

Used when talking about decisions made together. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very informal settings where simpler words might suffice.

Grammar pattern

make + agreement

Memory hint

Think of 'a-green-mint' — imagine people agreeing on a fresh mint flavor.

Collocations

  • draft
  • formal
  • signed
  • negotiate
  • work out
  • conclude
  • in an/​the agreement
  • under an/​the agreement
  • agreement between
  • breach of agreement
  • the terms of the agreement
  • absolute
  • complete
  • full
  • arrive at
  • come to
  • reach
  • by agreement
  • in agreement
  • in agreement with
  • absolute
  • complete
  • full
  • arrive at
  • come to
  • reach
  • by agreement
  • in agreement
  • in agreement with

Synonyms

  • accord
  • consensus
  • contract
  • settlement
  • understanding

Antonyms

  • disagreement
  • conflict
  • dissonance

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'agreement' as a verb; 'agree' is the correct form.
  • Wrongly uses plural form 'agreements' in contexts that require a singular.
  • Forgets to include 'on' after 'agreement' when talking about specific topics.