disagree

Everyday

1. To have a different opinion from someone else. tree →
2. To not match: "The two answers disagree." tree →
3. Food that "disagrees with you" makes you feel sick. tree →

In the lessons

In class discussions, it is fine to disagree if you do it politely and give reasons: "I disagree because…". In maths, if two answers disagree, someone has made a mistake, so check the working. In science, scientists disagree and test ideas to find out. Phrases: disagree with, disagree about, agree to disagree, strongly disagree.

Examples

• I disagree with you about the film. tree →
• We disagreed about which game to play. tree →
• It's OK to disagree politely. tree →
• Our answers disagree, so let's check. tree →
• Spicy food disagrees with me. tree →
• Let's agree to disagree. tree →
• "It suits my taste, however," answered Pluto, who was apt to be sullen when anybody disagreed with him. tree →

Note

Regular verb: disagreed, disagreeing. "Dis-" means not. The noun is "disagreement". Use "disagree with" a person or idea, "disagree about" a topic. Polite phrases: "I see it differently" or "I disagree because…".