B1noun 1K

Agreement

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈɡriːmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈɡriːmənt/"]/

Meaning of Agreement

an arrangement, a promise or a contract made with somebody

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

Agreement in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Agreement

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.

Related words

Collocations with Agreement

• 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 for Agreement

• accord
• consensus
• contract
• settlement
• understanding

Opposites of Agreement

• disagreement
• conflict
• dissonance

Common mistakes with Agreement

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Agreement

What does Agreement mean?

A decision or understanding made by two or more people.

What is the definition of Agreement?

an arrangement, a promise or a contract made with somebody

How do you use Agreement in a sentence?

The two countries reached an agreement to trade resources.

Can you give another example of Agreement?

It is important to have a written agreement for any business deal.

What are synonyms for Agreement?

Common alternatives include accord, consensus, contract, settlement, understanding.

What is the opposite of Agreement?

Opposite meanings include disagreement, conflict, dissonance.

What words go with Agreement?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Agreement?

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.

How do you pronounce Agreement?

US: /["/əˈɡriːmənt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈɡriːmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Agreement?

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

What CEFR level is Agreement?

"Agreement" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.