disagree
gb/dɪsəɡɹˈi/ us/dɪsəɡɹˈi/
A2
Engleză
~ 7300
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Verb
A2
action
1
have a different opinion
To think that something is wrong or that another person’s idea is not right.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] disagrees with [someone] about/on [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often say *"I am disagree"* instead of *"I disagree"* (it is a verb, not an adjective). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition, for example *"disagree to"* instead of *"disagree with"*. Also, learners sometimes forget the object and say *"I disagree"* when they should say *"I disagree with you"* or *"I disagree with that"* to make the meaning clear in conversation.
Sinonime
differ (Often slightly more formal; focuses on the fact that the opinions are not the same, without suggesting open argument.)
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oppose (Stronger and more active than "disagree"; suggests trying to stop an idea or plan.)
Antonime
agree (Means to have the same opinion or accept something as right, the direct opposite of disagreeing.)
Colocații
strongly disagree
|completely disagree
|disagree with [someone]
|disagree about [something]
|disagree on [an issue]
|respectfully disagree
Teme
conversation
|emotions
|daily_life
|politics
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- I completely disagree with your conclusion.
- We often disagree about politics but we’re still good friends.
- Many experts disagree on how to fix the problem.
- I’m afraid I have to disagree with you on that point.
- The board members disagreed over whether to close the office.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I disagree with you about this question.
- My parents sometimes disagree about money.
- The two students disagree on the answer.
- I quietly disagree with his idea.
- They disagree on where to go for vacation.
Verb
B2
action
2
fail to match or be consistent
When two reports, stories, or numbers are not the same and cannot all be right.
Tipar de utilizare:
[things] disagree with [other things]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use this sense with people instead of information, saying things like *"He disagrees with the facts"* when they mean *"The facts contradict what he says"*. In this meaning, the subject is usually things like numbers, reports, or statements, not people.
Sinonime
contradict (Stronger and more formal; clearly shows that two statements cannot both be true.)
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conflict (Focuses on two pieces of information not fitting together or being in opposition.)
Antonime
match (Means to be the same or very similar in detail, which is the opposite of disagreeing in this factual sense.)
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align (Often used in formal or technical contexts to show that different pieces of information or data are consistent with each other.)
Colocații
the numbers disagree
|the accounts disagree
|reports disagree
|records disagree
|figures disagree
|evidence disagrees with [something]
Teme
science
|business
|media
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The witness statements disagree on what time the accident happened.
- These sales figures disagree with the numbers in your report.
- The two studies disagree on whether the drug is effective.
- His story disagrees with the video evidence.
- The measurements from the two devices disagree slightly.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The two reports disagree on the final number.
- These numbers disagree with the numbers in the table.
- Her story disagrees with what he said.
- The results from the two tests disagree.
- The records disagree about the date of his birth.
Verb
C1
action
3
cause physical discomfort
When food, drink, or a place makes your body feel bad or sick.
Tipar de utilizare:
[food/condition] disagrees with [someone]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think this is about opinions because it uses "disagree with". In this sense, it is usually food, drink, or climate that "disagrees with" a person and causes physical problems, especially with the stomach. It is more common in careful or written English than in casual speech.
Sinonime
upset (As in "upset my stomach"; more direct about causing discomfort, especially in the stomach.)
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not sit well with (Informal phrase of similar meaning, often about food or drink causing discomfort.)
Antonime
agree with (In this special sense, "agree with" means that food or conditions do NOT cause discomfort, the opposite of this meaning of "disagree".)
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suit (Means to be good or comfortable for someone, the general opposite of causing discomfort.)
Colocații
spicy food disagrees with [someone]
|dairy products disagree with [someone]
|the climate disagrees with [someone]
|rich food disagrees with me
|wine disagrees with him
Teme
health
|food
|travel
|food_drink
Exemple
- Spicy food really disagrees with me, so I avoid it.
- The local water disagreed with several tourists.
- The hot, humid climate seemed to disagree with him.
- Coffee late at night disagrees with her and keeps her awake.
- Something in that dish must have disagreed with my stomach.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This food disagrees with me, so I do not eat it.
- Milk disagrees with him and makes him feel sick.
- The hot weather disagrees with my grandfather.
- That dish disagreed with my stomach.
- Wine sometimes disagrees with her.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
disagree
IPA
GB/dɪsəɡɹˈi/
US/dɪsəɡɹˈi/
Silabe și accent
dis - agree (2 silabe)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: disagree
- 3rd Person Singular: disagrees
- Present Participle: disagreeing
- Past: disagreed
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
disagrees
verb
disagreeing
verb
disagreed
verb
Core family
Related words
disagreeable
adjective B2
agreeable
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
disagreeably
adverb
Expresii
disagree about
1/dɪsəɡɹˈi əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
differ in opinion about something
To have different ideas about a certain thing or detail.
Exemple
- They disagree about what really happened that night.
- Scientists disagree about the long‑term effects.
- My parents often disagree about small things.
disagree on
1/dɪsəɡɹˈi ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
differ in opinion about a topic
To have different opinions about a particular question or problem.
Exemple
- Experts disagree on the best way to reduce costs.
- We disagree on where to invest the money.
- They disagree on how strict the rules should be.
disagree with
1/dɪsəɡɹˈi wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
have a different opinion from
To say or feel that another person or idea is wrong.
Exemple
- I disagree with him on almost everything.
- Many teachers disagree with the new policy.
- It’s okay to disagree with your friends sometimes.
I couldn't disagree more
1/ˈaɪ kˈʊdənt dɪsəɡɹˈi mˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
state very strong disagreement
A polite but strong way to say that you completely disagree with someone.
Exemple
- With all due respect, I couldn’t disagree more.
- When he called the plan a success, I couldn’t disagree more.
- Some experts say the crisis is over; others couldn’t disagree more.
respectfully disagree
1/ɹɪspˈɛktfəli dɪsəɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
politely express disagreement
To say you do not agree, but in a very polite way.
Exemple
- I must respectfully disagree with your assessment.
- Many scientists respectfully disagree with the minister’s statement.
- I respectfully disagree and would like to offer another view.
strongly disagree
1/stɹˈɔŋli dɪsəɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
disagree with great force
To disagree in a very clear and strong way.
Exemple
- A large majority of voters strongly disagree with the proposal.
- I strongly disagree with the idea that nothing can be done.
- Several reviewers strongly disagree about the quality of the film.
agree to disagree
1/əɡɹˈi tə dɪsəɡɹˈi/
idiom
Accept different opinions peacefully
To accept that you and another person have different opinions and stop arguing about it.
Exemple
- After an hour of debate, they decided to agree to disagree.
- We’ll never see eye to eye on this, so let’s just agree to disagree.
agree to disagree
2/əɡɹˈi tə dɪsəɡɹˈi/
idiom
accept ongoing difference of opinion
To decide to stop arguing because you know you will not share the same opinion.
Exemple
- After an hour of debate, they agreed to disagree and changed the subject.
- We’ll have to agree to disagree on this issue.
- In the end, the committee agreed to disagree and moved on to other business.
agree to disagree
3/əɡɹˈi tə dɪsəɡɹˈi/
idiom
stop arguing despite disagreement
to decide to stop arguing because each person will keep their own opinion
Exemple
- After an hour of debate, they decided to agree to disagree.
- We clearly see the issue differently, so let's agree to disagree and move on.
- They agreed to disagree about politics to keep the friendship peaceful.