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
Antonyms
Grammar
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