B2 verb Neutral

agreement

/əˈɡriːmənt/

A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties regarding a specific course of action. It also refers to the state of sharing the same opinion or being in harmony with others.

Beispiele

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1

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

2

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

3

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
agreement
Verb
agree
Adverb
agreeably
Adjektiv
agreeable
Verwandt
agreeableness
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Agree-ment' as the 'cement' that bonds two people's opinions together into a solid deal.

Schnelles Quiz

After several hours of difficult negotiations, the two parties finally ______ an agreement.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: reached

Beispiele

1

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

everyday

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

2

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

formal

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

3

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

informal

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

4

There is a general agreement among scholars that the manuscript dates back to the 14th century.

academic

There is a general agreement among scholars that the manuscript dates back to the 14th century.

5

Both companies signed a non-disclosure agreement before beginning the partnership talks.

business

Both companies signed a non-disclosure agreement before beginning the partnership talks.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
agreement
Verb
agree
Adverb
agreeably
Adjektiv
agreeable
Verwandt
agreeableness

Häufige Kollokationen

reach an agreement reach an agreement
binding agreement binding agreement
mutual agreement mutual agreement
written agreement written agreement
preliminary agreement preliminary agreement

Häufige Phrasen

come to an agreement

come to an agreement

in agreement with

in agreement with

gentleman's agreement

gentleman's agreement

Wird oft verwechselt mit

agreement vs contract

An agreement is a broad understanding or arrangement, whereas a contract is a specific type of agreement that is legally enforceable.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'agreement' as a countable noun when referring to a specific document or deal, and as an uncountable noun when referring to the general state of having the same opinion.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'make an agreement'; however, the more natural idiomatic expressions are 'reach an agreement' or 'come to an agreement'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Agree-ment' as the 'cement' that bonds two people's opinions together into a solid deal.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old French word 'agrement', based on 'agreer' meaning 'to please or to accept'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable: 'They signed several trade agreements.' Uncountable: 'The committee is in full agreement.'
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western business contexts, a 'gentleman's agreement' is an unwritten deal based on honor and trust rather than legal documents.

Schnelles Quiz

After several hours of difficult negotiations, the two parties finally ______ an agreement.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: reached

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