agreement
Translation
agreement, contract, deal
Examples
They reached an agreement.
They reached an agreement.
He signed the rental agreement.
He signed the rental agreement.
We are in agreement on this issue.
We are in agreement on this issue.
Grammar Patterns
an agreement ((with sb.)) a deal with someone We have an agreement with the company.
an agreement ((on/about sth.)) a deal about something They reached an agreement on the price.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contract, deal, understanding, accord; Antonyms: disagreement, dispute
Etymology
From the verb 'agree' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ment' often turns a verb into a noun (e.g., achieve -> achievement). So, 'agree' becomes the noun 'agreement'.