disagree with

Meaning

To have a different opinion from someone else, or to disapprove of a statement, plan, or idea. It is the direct opposite of 'agree with'.

Examples

• I strongly disagree with the decision to close the local library.

  I strongly disagree with the decision to close the local library.

• It is okay to disagree with your friends as long as you remain respectful.

  It is okay to disagree with your friends as long as you remain respectful.

• Many parents disagree with the school's new dress code policy.

  Many parents disagree with the school's new dress code policy.

• He disagreed with his colleagues about the best way to solve the problem.

  He disagreed with his colleagues about the best way to solve the problem.

• I disagree with the idea that money is the only key to happiness.

  I disagree with the idea that money is the only key to happiness.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am disagree with what you said.

  ✓ I disagree with what you said.

  Like 'agree', 'disagree' is a verb. Do not use 'am', 'is', or 'are' before it.

• ✗ We disagreed about each other during the meeting.

  ✓ We disagreed with each other during the meeting.

  Use 'disagree with' when referring to the person you differ with. Use 'disagree about' or 'disagree on' for the topic.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I respect your viewpoint, but I must ___ your conclusion.

  💡 Not have the same opinion as.

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  disagree with

• Why do you always ___ everything your brother says?

  💡 Have a different opinion from.

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  disagree with