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disagreed

|dis/a/greed|

B1

/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːd/

(disagree)

differ in opinion

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverbAdverb
disagreedisagreesdisagreeddisagreeddisagreeingdisagreementsdisagreementdisagreeingdisagreeabledisagreeinglydisagreeably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'disagree' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disagreen', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'agree' meant 'to be in harmony'.

Historical Evolution

'disagreen' transformed into the modern English word 'disagree'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to not be in harmony', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'disagree'.

They disagreed on the best course of action.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40