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Agreeing and Disagreeing – English vocabulary

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10 English words with meanings: That’s a good point, I tend to agree, I’m afraid I disagree, That’s not necessarily true, I see your point but… Study them…

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  1. That’s a good point /ðæts ə ɡʊd pɔɪnt/ — You have made a fair or useful point
    Example: That’s a good point; I hadn’t thought about it that way before.
    Synonyms: Good observation, Fair point, Valid argument
  2. I tend to agree /aɪ tend tu: ə'ɡri:/ — I mostly agree.
    Example: I tend to agree with you about the need for more research.
    Synonyms: I generally agree, I mostly agree
  3. I’m afraid I disagree /aɪm ə'freɪd aɪ ,dɪsə'ɡri:/ — Sorry, I disagree.
    Example: I’m afraid I disagree; the data doesn’t support that conclusion.
    Synonyms: I respectfully disagree, I don’t agree
  4. That’s not necessarily true /ðæts nɒt 'nesəsərɪli tru:/ — That's not quite right.
    Example: That’s not necessarily true; there are exceptions to that rule.
    Synonyms: That might not be accurate, That’s not always the case
  5. I see your point but /aɪ si jɔ: pɔɪnt bʌt/ — I understand, but...
    Example: I see your point but I think there’s another way to look at it.
    Synonyms: I understand your point but, I get what you mean but, I see what you’re saying but
  6. I’m not sure I agree /aɪm nɒt ʃʊr aɪ ə'ɡri:/ — I have some doubts about whether I agree
    Example: I’m not sure I agree with your conclusion about the results.
    Synonyms: I don’t completely agree, I’m uncertain I agree, I have doubts about that
  7. I totally agree with you /aɪ 'təʊtəli ə'ɡri: wɪð ju:/ — I completely agree with you.
    Example: I totally agree with you that communication is key to a good relationship.
    Synonyms: I completely agree with you, I fully agree with you, I strongly agree with you
  8. I couldn’t agree more /aɪ 'kʊd(ə)nt ə'ɡri: mɔ:/ — I agree completely
    Example: I couldn’t agree more; that’s exactly how I feel.
    Synonyms: I completely agree, Absolutely
  9. I’m in two minds about it /aɪm ɪn tu: maɪndz ə'baʊt ɪt/ — I can't decide; I am undecided about it
    Example: I’m in two minds about it; both options seem reasonable.
    Synonyms: I’m undecided, I’m torn
  10. I see where you’re coming from /aɪ si weə jʊə 'kʌmɪŋ frɒm/ — I understand your view.
    Example: I see where you’re coming from, but I still think we should wait.
    Synonyms: I understand your point, I get your perspective

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