Basic Details
Word: Disagreement
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A situation where people have different opinions or ideas and do not agree with each other.
Synonyms: Dispute, quarrel, conflict
Antonyms: Agreement, harmony, accord
Idioms and Phrases
- To have a disagreement: To be in a state where individuals do not agree. Example: "They had a disagreement about which movie to watch."
- Agree to disagree: An expression used when two people decide that they will not continue arguing because they have different views. Example: "After much discussion, they chose to agree to disagree about politics."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The disagreement between the two friends led to a pause in their conversation.
Example 2: During the meeting, there was a disagreement on how to handle the project.
Example 3: Its natural to have disagreements sometimes, but it's important to resolve them peacefully.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "disagreement" comes from the prefix "dis-" meaning "not" or "opposite of" and "agreement," which refers to a mutual understanding? This shows the contrast between agreement and disagreement.
Famous Quote
"The opposite of talking isn't listening. The opposite of talking is waiting." Fran Lebowitz
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disagreement" mean?
a) A peaceful situation
b) A situation where people have different opinions
c) A celebration
d) A type of agreement
Answer: b) A situation where people have different opinions
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disagreement"?
a) Conflict
b) Collaboration
c) Friendship
d) Cooperation
Answer: a) Conflict
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "disagreement"?
a) Argument
b) Harmony
c) Dispute
d) Quarrel
Answer: b) Harmony
4. Which sentence uses "disagreement" correctly?
a) The disagreement was resolved with a handshake.
b) The disagreement ate an apple.
c) The disagreement painted a picture.
d) The disagreement laughed at the joke.
Answer: a) The disagreement was resolved with a handshake.
5. What does it mean to "agree to disagree"?
a) To stop being friends
b) To argue constantly
c) To choose not to argue about differing opinions
d) To change ones mind
Answer: c) To choose not to argue about differing opinions
