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agreement
/əˈɡɹiːmənt/
When referring to a legal contract, "agreement" is a countable noun (e.g., "We signed an agreement"). When referring to harmony or being of one mind with someone, it is often used as an uncountable noun in the phrase "in agreement" (e.g., "They are in agreement"). In grammar, "agreement" refers to how words change their form to match each other, such as making sure a subject and verb both stay singular or plural.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Aboard the cruiser, Kip is hiding in the engine room to avoid paperwork.
Lt. Vega
Kip, stop dodging me. Did you sign the maintenance agreement for the life support?
Kip
I'm swamped. I'll get around to it once this leak stops acting up.
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Lt. Vega uses 'agreement' in the sense of a formal contract or signed document. Kip uses the phrasal verb 'get around to', meaning he will eventually do the task but is currently prioritizing something else.