Basic Details
Word: Accord
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Meaning: Agreement or harmony; to give or grant someone power or status.
Synonyms: Agreement, harmony, concord
Antonyms: Disagreement, discord, conflict
Idioms and Phrases
- In accord with: Means to be in agreement or harmony with something. Example: "Her views are in accord with the school's mission to promote kindness."
- To be of one accord: Means to be in full agreement. Example: "The team was of one accord about the best strategy to win the game."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The leaders reached an accord at the conference, promising to work together for a better future.
Example 2: It is important for classmates to find accord to make group projects successful.
Example 3: After much discussion, they were finally in accord about where to go for their field trip.
Fun Fact
The word "accord" comes from the Latin word "accordare," which means "to agree." It has been used in English since the early 14th century!
Famous Quote
"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal." Martin Luther King Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "accord" mean?
a) A form of music
b) An agreement or harmony
c) A type of animal
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) An agreement or harmony
2. Which of these is a synonym of "accord"?
a) Individual
b) Harmony
c) Conflict
d) Problem
Answer: b) Harmony
3. Which word is an antonym of "accord"?
a) Agreement
b) Concord
c) Disagreement
d) Understanding
Answer: c) Disagreement
4. Which sentence uses "accord" correctly?
a) The accord was delicious.
b) They reached an accord after a long discussion.
c) The accord flew high in the sky.
d) I kicked the accord down the street.
Answer: b) They reached an accord after a long discussion.
5. What does it mean to be "of one accord"?
a) To argue
b) To be in full agreement
c) To disagree
d) To share food
Answer: b) To be in full agreement
