concord
/ˈkɒŋ.kɔːd/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈɑnkˌɔrd] /ˈkɑːŋ.kɔːrd/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈɑnkˌɔrd] /ˈkän-ˌkȯrd ˈkäŋ-/ (ame, mw)
concord — noun
1. a condition in which people, groups, or nations get along peacefully and feel th
a condition in which people, groups, or nations get along peacefully and feel the same way about important matters.
The two leaders signed an agreement to bring long-term concord to the region.
bring concord to [region/area]
After years of disagreement, the village finally found concord with its neighbours.
For true concord to exist, both sides must be willing to listen to each other.
The treaty helped create a long period of concord between the two nations.
Sumin believed that religious concord was possible through honest discussion.
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal or political contexts. More abstract than 'peace' — it emphasises shared feelings or goals, not just the absence of conflict.
常見錯誤
2. a grammar rule that forces linked elements — like a subject and its verb — to ta
a grammar rule that forces linked elements — like a subject and its verb — to take matching forms for number, person, or gender.
In English, a singular subject needs a singular verb to show correct concord.
subject-verb concord pattern
The grammar book explained the basic rules of subject-verb concord clearly.
Aarav learned about grammatical concord in his English class last semester.
When writing an essay, check that every pronoun has concord with its noun.
Lack of concord between a subject and its verb is a very common writing error.
- agreement
the everyday term for the same concept; 'concord' is more technical and less common
- congruence
used occasionally in formal linguistics; broader than just inflectional matching
文法句型
subject-verb concord
concord in number/gender/person
用法筆記
This term is mainly used in linguistics and language teaching. In everyday grammar explanations, 'agreement' is far more common than 'concord'.
常見錯誤
3. a city in the northeastern United States that serves as the capital of New Hamps
a city in the northeastern United States that serves as the capital of New Hampshire.
Concord is the capital of New Hampshire, a state in the northeast.
Jenna took a train from Boston to Concord for a weekend trip.
travel: take [transport] to [place]
The state government buildings in Concord are open to public visitors.
Every autumn, many tourists visit Concord to see the colourful leaves.
Rachel's grandparents have lived in Concord, New Hampshire, for thirty years.
4. any of several cities and towns in the United States named Concord, including lo
any of several cities and towns in the United States named Concord, including locations in California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina.
Zola's family moved to Concord, California, for better job opportunities.
move to [city], [state] — US place-name pattern
Concord, Massachusetts, was the site of a famous battle in the year 1775.
Andrei found a nursing job at a large hospital in Concord, North Carolina.
The historical society in Concord, Massachusetts, offers tours every weekend.
Nellie enjoys the warm weather in Concord, California, all year round.
用法筆記
Concord, New Hampshire (the state capital) is covered in the previous sense. This sense covers the other US towns and cities that share the same name.