Concord
noun
A state where people, thoughts or actions agree with each other.
The project was successful because of concord among the team members.
Often appears as...
- concord among
- concord between
noun
A musical note that sounds pleasant when played with other notes.
The orchestra's string section created a beautiful concord.
Often appears as...
- beautiful concord
- musical concord
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In grammar, it's when the subject of a sentence and the verb or an adjective match in number or gender.
In English, concord between subject and verb is important.
Often appears as...
- subject-verb concord
- noun-adjective concord
Usage tips
Academic
proper noun
Concord is also the name of several cities in the United States.
Concord, New Hampshire is a charming city in the United States.
noun
A state where people, thoughts or actions agree with each other.
The project was successful because of concord among the team members.
Often appears as...
- concord among
- concord between
noun
A musical note that sounds pleasant when played with other notes.
The orchestra's string section created a beautiful concord.
Often appears as...
- beautiful concord
- musical concord
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In grammar, it's when the subject of a sentence and the verb or an adjective match in number or gender.
In English, concord between subject and verb is important.
Often appears as...
- subject-verb concord
- noun-adjective concord
Usage tips
Academic
proper noun
Concord is also the name of several cities in the United States.
Concord, New Hampshire is a charming city in the United States.
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Concord suggests positivity and teamwork, ideal in formal and motivational contexts.
The meeting displayed a rare concord between rival departments.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Conflicts
Do not use 'concord' if there's conflict or discord present, as it implies harmony.
Despite their differences, the group found a concord on the major issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
Preferred in formal or written English, not typically used in casual conversation.
The treaty was signed in a spirit of concord between the nations.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Concord suggests positivity and teamwork, ideal in formal and motivational contexts.
The meeting displayed a rare concord between rival departments.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Conflicts
Do not use 'concord' if there's conflict or discord present, as it implies harmony.
Despite their differences, the group found a concord on the major issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
Preferred in formal or written English, not typically used in casual conversation.
The treaty was signed in a spirit of concord between the nations.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Concord suggests positivity and teamwork, ideal in formal and motivational contexts.
The meeting displayed a rare concord between rival departments.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Conflicts
Do not use 'concord' if there's conflict or discord present, as it implies harmony.
Despite their differences, the group found a concord on the major issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
Preferred in formal or written English, not typically used in casual conversation.
The treaty was signed in a spirit of concord between the nations.
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Documenting Democracy PIPE...
fell in love with it um i like dropped everything else in my life and dedicated everything to photography and finally landed my first job at a small community paper in new hampshire called the concord monitor so when you were starting
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This is what democracy...
so that we can disrupt the amoral accretion of power by those who would betray our values. We and we the people must raise justice up and must bring peace to our nation and must come together in concord,
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Documenting Democracy PIPE...
fell in love with it um i like dropped everything else in my life and dedicated everything to photography and finally landed my first job at a small community paper in new hampshire called the concord monitor so when you were starting
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This is what democracy...
so that we can disrupt the amoral accretion of power by those who would betray our values. We and we the people must raise justice up and must bring peace to our nation and must come together in concord,
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Quote examples
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
French Economist
A common danger tends to concord. Communism is the exploitation of the strong by the weak. In Communism, inequality comes from placing mediocrity on a level with excellence.
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William McKinley
American President
Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war.
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Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
Each man seeks his own interest, not the general interest. Let his own selfish interests be touched, and all concord is at an end.
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William Shakespeare
English Playwright
The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils.
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Jonathan Edwards
American Clergyman
The best, most beautiful, and most perfect way that we have of expressing a sweet concord of mind to each other is by music.
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Christian Lous Lange
Norwegian Politician
Concord, solidarity, and mutual help are the most important means of enabling animal species to survive.
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Heraclitus
Greek Philosopher
Opposition brings concord. Out of discord comes the fairest harmony.
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Dave Brubeck
American Musician
Concord, California was a great place to grow up.
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John Milton
English Poet
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
French Economist
A common danger tends to concord. Communism is the exploitation of the strong by the weak. In Communism, inequality comes from placing mediocrity on a level with excellence.
Quote examples
William McKinley
American President
Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war.
Quote examples
Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
Each man seeks his own interest, not the general interest. Let his own selfish interests be touched, and all concord is at an end.
Quote examples
William Shakespeare
English Playwright
The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils.
Quote examples
Jonathan Edwards
American Clergyman
The best, most beautiful, and most perfect way that we have of expressing a sweet concord of mind to each other is by music.
Quote examples
Christian Lous Lange
Norwegian Politician
Concord, solidarity, and mutual help are the most important means of enabling animal species to survive.
Quote examples
Heraclitus
Greek Philosopher
Opposition brings concord. Out of discord comes the fairest harmony.
Quote examples
Dave Brubeck
American Musician
Concord, California was a great place to grow up.
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John Milton
English Poet
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
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