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phrases of agreement

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UK/ˌfreɪzɪz əv əˈɡriːmənt/
US/ˌfreɪzɪz əv əˈɡriːmənt/

Meanings

  1. phraseplural

    Fixed expressions such as 'I agree' or 'you're right' that people use to show they share the same opinion.

    Grammar: Used as a plural noun phrase, often after words like learn, use, or list: learn some phrases of agreement.

    Patterns

    • learn phrases of agreement
    • use phrases of agreement
    • a list of phrases of agreement

    The teacher gave us a handout with phrases of agreement for polite discussions.

    In English debates, phrases of agreement like 'I see your point' help keep the tone friendly.

    She collected phrases of agreement from films to sound more natural in conversation.

  2. phraseplural

    Short spoken formulas that accept an offer, invitation, or suggestion.

    Grammar: Refers to set responses, not to grammar patterns; usually appears in explanations for learners.

    Patterns

    • phrases of agreement for accepting an offer
    • common phrases of agreement

    'That sounds great' and 'I'd love to' are useful phrases of agreement when someone invites you out.

    He learned a few phrases of agreement so he could accept invitations without sounding rude.

Common combinations

learn phrases of agreement
Beginners should learn phrases of agreement before they try long discussions.
common phrases of agreement
'Exactly' and 'I couldn't agree more' are common phrases of agreement.
polite phrases of agreement
Politicians rely on polite phrases of agreement when they want to avoid conflict.
a list of phrases of agreement
The textbook ends with a list of phrases of agreement for classroom debates.
use phrases of agreement
Try to use phrases of agreement naturally instead of just nodding.

Synonyms and how they differ

expressions of agreement
A near-equivalent general label; it sounds slightly more formal and can include written forms.
agreeing responses
Focuses on replies in conversation rather than on the phrases as a set to be studied.

Opposites

phrases of disagreement

Word family

agree verb
To share the same opinion as someone else.
agreement noun
The state of having the same opinion, or an official arrangement.
agreeable adjective
Pleasant or acceptable; not the same as agreeing with an opinion.
agreeably adverb
In a pleasant or willing way.

Commonly confused: phrases of agreement or agreement? phrases of agreement or phrases of opinion?

phrases of agreement vs agreement

Agreement is the state or a contract; phrases of agreement are the actual expressions people say to show it.

phrases of agreement vs phrases of opinion

Phrases of opinion introduce what you think ('I think...'), while phrases of agreement respond to what someone else has said.

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