C1noun formal 5K

Concession

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

Meaning of Concession

something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult

In simple words: An agreement to allow something in order to reach a compromise.

Concession in a sentence

• The government made a concession to the workers' demands in order to avoid a strike.
• In negotiations, a small concession can often lead to a larger agreement.
• Her concession during the debate earned her respect from the audience.
• The company granted a concession by allowing longer lunch breaks.
• They reached a concession where both parties had to compromise on their initial requests.

How to use Concession

Typically used in formal contexts such as negotiations, debates, or discussions. It may sound out of place in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

concession + object

Memory hint

Think of 'con-cession' as making a 'con' or agreement to 'cess' or give up something.

Related words

Collocations with Concession

• important
• key
• major
• grant (somebody/​something)
• make
• offer (somebody/​something)
• concession on
• concession to
• make no concessions to somebody/​something
• important
• key
• major
• grant (somebody/​something)
• make
• offer (somebody/​something)
• concession on
• concession to
• make no concessions to somebody/​something
• tax
• travel
• be available to
• trade
• logging
• oil
• grant (somebody/​something)
• obtain
• secure
• trade
• logging
• oil
• grant (somebody/​something)
• obtain
• secure

Synonyms for Concession

• compromise
• allowance
• settlement
• agreement
• yielding

Opposites of Concession

• refusal
• denial

Common mistakes with Concession

• Confused with 'confession' which has a different meaning.
• Using 'concession' in informal conversations where simpler terms might fit better.
• Mispronouncing it as 'con-cession' instead of 'con-cess-ion'.

Frequently asked questions about Concession

What does Concession mean?

An agreement to allow something in order to reach a compromise.

What is the definition of Concession?

something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult

How do you use Concession in a sentence?

The government made a concession to the workers' demands in order to avoid a strike.

Can you give another example of Concession?

In negotiations, a small concession can often lead to a larger agreement.

What are synonyms for Concession?

Common alternatives include compromise, allowance, settlement, agreement, yielding.

What is the opposite of Concession?

Opposite meanings include refusal, denial.

What words go with Concession?

It commonly pairs with important, key, major, grant (somebody/​something), make, offer (somebody/​something), concession on, concession to, make no concessions to somebody/​something, important, key, major, grant (somebody/​something), make, offer (somebody/​something), concession on, concession to, make no concessions to somebody/​something, tax, travel, be available to, trade, logging, oil, grant (somebody/​something), obtain, secure, trade, logging, oil, grant (somebody/​something), obtain, secure.

What are common mistakes when using Concession?

Confused with 'confession' which has a different meaning. Using 'concession' in informal conversations where simpler terms might fit better. Mispronouncing it as 'con-cession' instead of 'con-cess-ion'.

How do you pronounce Concession?

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

Is Concession formal or informal?

"Concession" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Concession?

Typically used in formal contexts such as negotiations, debates, or discussions. It may sound out of place in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Concession?

"Concession" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.