Definitions
- Referring to an agreement or harmony between two or more parties. - Describing the act of giving or granting something, such as permission or recognition. - Talking about a formal treaty or understanding between nations or groups.
- Referring to a state of agreement or harmony between people or things. - Describing a musical chord in which the notes sound pleasant together. - Talking about a city in New Hampshire, USA.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a state of agreement or harmony.
- 2Both can be used to describe a formal agreement or treaty.
- 3Both can be used in a figurative sense to describe a harmonious relationship between people or things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Accord is more commonly used than concord in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Accord emphasizes the act of reaching an agreement or granting something, while concord emphasizes the state of agreement or harmony.
- 3Context: Accord is often used in legal or diplomatic contexts, while concord is more commonly used in literary or musical contexts.
Remember this!
Accord and concord are synonyms that both refer to a state of agreement or harmony. However, accord emphasizes the act of reaching an agreement or granting something, while concord emphasizes the state of agreement or harmony. Additionally, accord is more commonly used in everyday language and in legal or diplomatic contexts, while concord is more commonly used in literary or musical contexts.
