© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

concur

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kənˈkɜːr/

KK: /kənˈkɜr/

intransitive verb
Definition

To agree with someone or something; to have the same opinion or to happen at the same time.


Example

The committee members concurred on the decision to move forward with the project.


Tense Forms

Past: concurred

Past Participle: concurred


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we can concur that this restaurant has the best pizza in town.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Their crust is just perfect.
Sloth A
And the toppings are always fresh, too.
Sloth B
Yeah, it's definitely our go-to place for a reason.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
agree
assent
coincide
Antonyms
disagree
dissent
diverge
Root Explanation

Concur is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "currere" (meaning to run). The word describes the act of running together or agreeing with someone.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'running together' ('con-' means together and 'currere' means to run) when they agree on something.

Visually Confused Words
reconcur
conure
preconcur
nonconcur
Is this page helpful?