Definitions
- Expressing that two or more people share the same opinion or belief. - Indicating that two or more parties have reached a consensus or come to an understanding. - Acknowledging that someone else's statement or idea is correct or valid.
- Expressing agreement or accord with someone else's opinion or point of view. - Indicating that two or more parties are in agreement or have reached a consensus. - Agreeing with someone else's statement or idea, often with the implication of having thought about it independently.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express agreement or accord with someone else's opinion or point of view.
- 2Both words can indicate that two or more parties have reached a consensus or come to an understanding.
- 3Both words can be used to acknowledge that someone else's statement or idea is correct or valid.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Agree is more commonly used than concur in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Concur is more formal than agree and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
- 3Implication: Concur often implies that the person has thought about the issue independently before agreeing, while agree does not necessarily carry this implication.
- 4Verb tense: Agree has a more irregular past tense form (agreed) than concur (concurred).
Remember this!
Agree and concur are synonyms that both express agreement or accord with someone else's opinion or point of view. However, concur is more formal and often implies that the person has thought about the issue independently before agreeing, while agree is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language.
