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Agreement and disagreement – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: accept, agree [have the same opinion], agree [say yes], disagree, fair [equal]… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…

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Word list

  1. accept /ək'sept/ (verb) — to agree to take or receive something
    Example: I can accept your offer.
    Synonyms: agree to, take
  2. agree [have the same opinion] /ə'ɡri:/ (verb) — to have the same opinion as someone else
    Example: I agree with your idea.
    Synonyms: accept, concur, approve
  3. agree [say yes] /ə'ɡri:/ (verb) — say yes to a plan, request, or idea
    Example: They agreed to the plan.
    Synonyms: accept, approve, say yes
  4. disagree /,dɪsə'ɡri:/ (verb) — to have a different opinion from someone else
    Example: They disagree about the plan.
    Synonyms: differ, object, dissent
  5. fair [equal] /feər/ (adjective) — treating people in the same way without cheating
    Example: The judge made a fair decision.
    Synonyms: just, equal, impartial
  6. me neither /mi 'ni:ðər/ (phrase) — used to say you also do not agree or do not have something
    Example: I don't like coffee either. Me neither.
    Synonyms: same here, nor do I
  7. me too /mi tu:/ (phrase) — used to say you also agree or feel the same
    Example: I like pizza too. Me too.
    Synonyms: same here, so do I
  8. mind v /maɪnd/ (verb) — to feel annoyed or bothered by something
    Example: Do you mind if I sit here?
    Synonyms: object, be bothered
  9. neither do/am/can I /'ni:ðər du: aɪ/ (phrase) — Used to say you feel the same negative way as another person.
    Example: I can't swim, and neither can I drive.
    Synonyms: me neither, nor can I
  10. no problem /,noʊ 'prɑ:bləm/ (phrase) — used to say that something is fine or that you are happy to help
    Example: No problem, I can help you.
    Synonyms: that's fine, sure, it's okay
  11. nod your head /nɒd jɔ:r hɛd/ (phrase) — to move your head up and down to show agreement or yes
    Example: She nodded her head to say yes.
    Synonyms: agree, assent, indicate yes
  12. not at all /nɑ:t æt ɔ:l/ (phrase) — a polite phrase meaning you are welcome
    Example: Not at all, it was my pleasure.
    Synonyms: you're welcome, don't mention it, my pleasure
  13. of course /əv kɔ:rs/ (phrase) — used to say yes or agree
    Example: Of course, I can help you.
    Synonyms: certainly, sure, definitely
  14. play against sb /pleɪ ə'ɡɛnst sʌmbədi/ (phrase) — to compete directly with another person or team
    Example: Tomorrow we play against our rivals.
    Synonyms: compete with, face, take on
  15. reject v /rɪ'dʒekt/ (verb) — to say no to something or refuse to accept it
    Example: The company rejected his proposal.
    Synonyms: refuse, decline, turn down
  16. same to you /seɪm tə ju:/ (phrase) — a polite reply wishing the same thing back
    Example: Happy birthday! Same to you.
    Synonyms: you too, likewise
  17. shake your head /ʃeɪk jɔ:r hɛd/ (phrase) — to move your head from side to side to show disagreement or no
    Example: He shook his head to say no.
    Synonyms: disagree, indicate no, deny
  18. shout at/to sb /ʃaʊt æt/ (phrase) — speak very loudly to someone, often in anger
    Example: Don't shout at me.
    Synonyms: yell at, speak loudly to, bark at
  19. so do/am I /soʊ du: aɪ/ (phrase) — Used to say you feel the same positive way as another person.
    Example: I like that song, and so do I.
    Synonyms: me too, I do too
  20. swap (places) /swɑ:p/ (verb) — to change places with someone or something
    Example: Let's swap places for a minute.
    Synonyms: switch, exchange, trade
  21. take [accept sth] /teɪk/ (verb) — to agree to receive or do something offered
    Example: I took the job offer.
    Synonyms: accept, agree to, receive
  22. thank sb (for sth) /θæŋk/ (verb) — to tell someone you are grateful for something
    Example: I thanked her for helping me.
    Synonyms: show gratitude, express thanks
  23. thanks (very much) /θæŋks 'vɛri mʌtʃ/ (phrase) — a polite way to thank someone very much
    Example: Thanks very much for your help.
    Synonyms: thank you, many thanks, much appreciated
  24. turn sth/sb down [reject] /tɜ:rn sʌmθɪŋ/sʌmbədi daʊn/ (phrase) — to refuse something or someone
    Example: She turned down the job offer.
    Synonyms: reject, refuse, decline
  25. unfair /ʌn'fɛr/ (adjective) — not fair; treating people badly or unequally
    Example: It is unfair to blame him.
    Synonyms: unjust, unequal
  26. unreasonable /,ʌnrɪ'zənəbəl/ (adjective) — not fair or sensible
    Example: Her decision was unreasonable.
    Synonyms: unfair, irrational, sensible

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