#english
## agree (on/to) something VS agreed (on/to) something
### 1. "We agree something"
- Tense: Present tense.
- Meaning: Refers to an action that is happening now or is generally true. It indicates that you and someone else are currently reaching an agreement or agree on something habitually.
#### Examples:
- We agree on the plan to move forward.
(We are currently in agreement about the plan.)
- Whenever we discuss important matters, we agree the terms quickly.
(This is a habitual action; it happens every time.)
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### 2. "We agreed something"
- Tense: Past tense.
- Meaning: Refers to an action that has already happened. It indicates that you and someone else reached an agreement in the past.
#### Examples:
- We agreed on the budget during yesterday’s meeting.
(The agreement about the budget happened in the past.)
- We agreed the new rules before implementing them.
(The agreement was reached before the rules were implemented.)
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### 3. Note on Usage
- While "agree something" is correct in certain contexts, it is more common to say "agree on something" or "agree to something" in everyday English for clarity.
- Examples:
- We agree on the strategy.
- We agreed to their terms.
- Omitting the preposition (e.g., "We agree something") often sounds more formal or business-like.
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### 4. Summary
- "We agree something": Present tense; describes an ongoing or habitual action.
- "We agreed something": Past tense; describes an action completed in the past.
Always consider the timeframe of your statement when choosing between the two.
## agree (on/to) something VS agreed (on/to) something
### 1. "We agree something"
- Tense: Present tense.
- Meaning: Refers to an action that is happening now or is generally true. It indicates that you and someone else are currently reaching an agreement or agree on something habitually.
#### Examples:
- We agree on the plan to move forward.
(We are currently in agreement about the plan.)
- Whenever we discuss important matters, we agree the terms quickly.
(This is a habitual action; it happens every time.)
---
### 2. "We agreed something"
- Tense: Past tense.
- Meaning: Refers to an action that has already happened. It indicates that you and someone else reached an agreement in the past.
#### Examples:
- We agreed on the budget during yesterday’s meeting.
(The agreement about the budget happened in the past.)
- We agreed the new rules before implementing them.
(The agreement was reached before the rules were implemented.)
---
### 3. Note on Usage
- While "agree something" is correct in certain contexts, it is more common to say "agree on something" or "agree to something" in everyday English for clarity.
- Examples:
- We agree on the strategy.
- We agreed to their terms.
- Omitting the preposition (e.g., "We agree something") often sounds more formal or business-like.
---
### 4. Summary
- "We agree something": Present tense; describes an ongoing or habitual action.
- "We agreed something": Past tense; describes an action completed in the past.
Always consider the timeframe of your statement when choosing between the two.
