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Phrasal verb

disagree with

Definition

phrasal verb. to have a different opinion from someone else or to think that an idea is wrong.

phrasal verb. to hold a contrary opinion or to express disapproval of a specific belief, statement, or policy; often used to indicate that a particular food or climate causes physical discomfort.

Examples

“I strongly disagree with your opinion on this movie.”

“Many people disagree with the government's new plan to increase taxes on fuel.”

“While some scholars disagree with the author's primary thesis, they generally acknowledge that his research methodology is sound.”

Examples

simple

“I strongly disagree with your opinion on this movie.”

contextual

“Many people disagree with the government's new plan to increase taxes on fuel.”

complex

“While some scholars disagree with the author's primary thesis, they generally acknowledge that his research methodology is sound.”

Usage

usually followed by a person, an idea, or a statement as the object.

Teaching tip

remind students that 'disagree' is a verb, not an adjective; they should avoid saying 'I am disagree'.

Pitfall

I am disagree with you.

I disagree with you.

disagree is a verb, so it does not need the verb 'to be' before it.

Phrasal verb

Particles

with

Separability

inseparable

Pattern

disagree + with + object

Synonyms

differobject totake issue with

Antonyms

Grammar

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Level
A2 · Elementary
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