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- pronunciation:
- dIs
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
disagrees, disagreeing, disagreed |
| definition 1: |
to differ or to have a differing opinion.
These two totals disagree.They said this was the only solution, but I disagree.I disagree with what you just said; in fact, my opinion is just the opposite.He disagreed with her about the meaning of the poem.She and I always disagree on political issues.- synonyms:
- conflict, differ, diverge
- antonyms:
- accord, agree, concur
- similar words:
- clash, contradict, contrast, discord, dissent, oppose, quarrel
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| definition 2: |
to be in a state of discord.
My parents never seemed to disagree, whereas my friends' parents quarreled a great deal.
- synonyms:
- argue, clash, contend, dispute, fight, quarrel
- antonyms:
- agree
- similar words:
- altercate, bicker, collide, conflict, cross swords, feud, spar, squabble, wrangle
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| definition 3: |
to have a harmful effect (usu. fol. by "with").
Cow's milk disagrees with the baby.- antonyms:
- agree
- similar words:
- bother, discommode, distress, disturb, nauseate, offend, trouble, upset
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| related words: |
diverge, fight, protest, quibble, spat, take exception, vary |
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