Cool MateAgree vs You say yes
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Agree
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
You say yes
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Agree
| Agree | You say yes | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈɡriː/","/əˈɡriːz/","/əˈɡriːd/","/əˈɡriːɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈɡriː/","/əˈɡriːz/","/əˈɡriːd/","/əˈɡriːɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //juː seɪ jɛs//🇺🇸 //ju seɪ jɛs// |
| Meaning | To have the same opinion or feeling as someone else. | You agree or accept something. |
| Example | I agree with you about the plan for our trip. | When asked if she'd join the dinner, she simply said, 'You say yes!' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | emphatically, heartily, strongly, cannot, have to, be inclined to, about, on, upon, I couldn’t agree more, I quite agree, I’m sure you will agree, happily, readily, voluntarily, be unable to, fail to, to, agree to differ, agree to disagree, (be) mutually agreed, happily, readily, voluntarily, be unable to, fail to, to, agree to differ, agree to disagree, (be) mutually agreed, happily, readily, voluntarily, be unable to, fail to, to, agree to differ, agree to disagree, (be) mutually agreed | you say yes to, when you say yes, you say yes with enthusiasm, you say yes or no, if you say yes |
| Antonyms | disagree, dissent, oppose | - |
| Common mistakes | Mixing up 'agree' with 'disagree', Using 'agree to' instead of 'agree with', Forgetting to include the person or thing one agrees with | Using 'you say yes' in a negative context., Confusing with 'you said yes' when referring to a past agreement., Ignoring tone, which can change the meaning. |
| Usage notes | Use 'agree with' for opinions and 'agree that' for statements. Avoid in formal writing if expressing disagreement; use more formal alternatives. | Used when agreeing to a proposal or invitation. Generally friendly and positive, but may not be used in formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Agree vs You say yes
What's the difference between Agree and You say yes?
Agree: To have the same opinion or feeling as someone else. You say yes: You agree or accept something.
Which is more common: Agree and You say yes?
Agree is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Agree: I agree with you about the plan for our trip. You say yes: When asked if she'd join the dinner, she simply said, 'You say yes!'
Can I use Agree and You say yes interchangeably?
Not always. Agree and You say yes are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.