Relationship Communication

adjective not in agreement or harmony; at variance

adverb in a state of disagreement or discord

• The two parties were in complete agreement with each other.
• They were totally agee on that issue.
• They were like totally agee, dude.
• Their minds were agee like two peas in a pod.

verb to have the same opinion or belief as someone else

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• I agree with the findings of the research study.
• I totally agree with your point of view.
• I'm vibing with what you're saying, I agree with it.
• I agree with the sentiment behind your words.

verb to have the same opinion or belief as someone else; to be in harmony or accord

• After much deliberation, the committee was able to agree on a final decision.
• I agree with you, that movie was really good!
• Yo, I totally agree with what you're saying.
• Sometimes it's hard to agree on the best course of action when emotions are running high.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or a state of being

• After much deliberation, the committee finally agreed on a course of action.
• We all agreed that the movie was terrible and walked out halfway through.
• I told my friends I'd meet them at the party, and they agreed to swing by and pick me up.
• Despite their differences, the two political leaders eventually agreed to bury the hatchet and work together for the greater good.

verb to give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view

• The lawyers will argue their case in court tomorrow.
• I heard Sarah and Tom arguing about politics at the party last night.
• Why are you always arguing with me about everything?
• The two sides of my conscience constantly argue over what is right and wrong.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this phrase, 'loss' is a noun referring to the state of not knowing what to do or how to proceed.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this phrase, 'loss' can also be considered an adjective describing the state of being unsure or confused.

preposition a preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'at' is a preposition indicating a state or condition.

• The company was at a loss as to how to proceed after the unexpected resignation of their CEO.
• I'm at a loss for what to get my mom for her birthday.
• I'm totally at a loss when it comes to fixing cars.
• She felt at a loss in the vast city, not knowing anyone or where to go.

noun the rear part of a stove used for keeping food warm

• The project has been put on the back burner until further notice.
• Let's put that idea on the back burner for now and focus on more pressing matters.
• We can just stick that plan on the back burner for now.
• Her dreams of becoming an artist were put on the back burner when she had to focus on her studies.

noun a withdrawal or retreat from a commitment or agreement

verb to withdraw or retreat from a commitment or agreement

• The company decided to back out of the deal due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I was supposed to go to the concert with my friend, but she backed out at the last minute.
• I told him I would help him move, but then I backed out because I had other plans.
• She was going to take on the new project, but she backed out when she realized how much work it would be.

adjective describes someone who is free from blame or fault

• The investigation concluded that the CEO was blameless in the financial scandal.
• Don't worry, you're blameless in this situation.
• She's totally blameless for what happened, it was all a misunderstanding.
• The white dove symbolizes innocence and is often seen as blameless in many cultures.

adjective reluctant to speak; not inclined to talk or disclose information

• The closemouthed witness refused to provide any information to the police.
• She's always been closemouthed about her personal life.
• He's so closemouthed, it's like pulling teeth to get him to talk.
• The organization is known for being closemouthed about their future plans.

noun a settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions

verb to settle a dispute by mutual concession

• In order to reach a consensus, both parties had to make a compromise.
• We'll have to find a compromise that works for everyone.
• Let's meet in the middle and make a compromise.
• Sometimes in life, you have to compromise in order to move forward.

verb to have or express a different opinion; to not be in agreement

• The two scholars strongly disagree on the interpretation of the ancient text.
• I just can't see eye to eye with her on this issue, we totally disagree.
• We're just not vibing on this, we totally disagree.
• Their opinions are like oil and water, they just can't agree on anything.

adjective disagreeing or incongruous; being at variance; clashing

• The musicians played in discordant harmony, creating a unique and complex sound.
• Their voices sounded discordant when they tried to sing together.
• The party was so loud and discordant, I couldn't hear myself think.
• The discordant relationship between the two countries led to tensions and disagreements.

verb to prolong or extend something, often in a tedious or unnecessary way

• The lawyer tried to drag out the court proceedings in order to delay the trial.
• I don't want to drag out this meeting any longer than necessary.
• Let's not drag out this conversation, get to the point already.
• She didn't want to drag out the goodbye, knowing it would only make it harder.

noun a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense

verb to forgive or pardon someone for a fault or offense

• I must ask for your excuse as to why you were late to the meeting.
• Can you give me an excuse for not doing your homework?
• She always has some excuse for not showing up to practice.
• His excuse for not attending the event was as flimsy as a paper thin.

verb An action word that indicates the act of leaving or exiting a place

preposition A word that shows the relationship between 'get' and 'out', indicating the direction of movement

• Please promptly get out of the building as the fire alarm has been activated.
• Hey, let's get out of here before it starts raining.
• Let's ditch this place and get out before things get boring.
• It's time to get out of your comfort zone and try something new.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Employees are required to give notice of resignation at least two weeks in advance.
• Hey, don't forget to give notice before you quit your job!
• I'm gonna bounce, but I'll give notice first.
• Before ending the partnership, it is important to give notice and discuss the implications.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• It is unethical for a business to hold out on providing accurate financial information to investors.
• Don't hold out on me, tell me what happened last night!
• I heard you were holding out on the good gossip, spill the tea!
• Sometimes we need to hold out on immediate gratification in order to achieve long-term goals.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Please refrain from engaging in such behavior and knock it off immediately.
• Hey, could you just knock it off already?
• Dude, seriously, just knock it off, okay?
• The constant complaining is like a broken record, just knock it off already.

noun a word or message left for someone when they are not available

verb to inform someone by leaving a message or word

• Please make sure to leave word with the receptionist if you will be out of the office.
• Hey, don't forget to leave word with someone if you're not gonna make it to the party.
• Yo, make sure you leave word with your boss before taking off early.
• Sometimes it's better to leave word unsaid rather than causing unnecessary conflict.

verb to persuade or convince someone to do something

• I had to prevail upon my colleagues to support the new initiative.
• I managed to prevail upon my friend to lend me some money.
• I couldn't prevail upon my parents to let me go to the concert.
• Despite the odds, he was able to prevail upon his inner strength to keep going.

verb to physically move something out of the way

adverb in a manner that involves physically moving something out of the way

• The committee decided to push aside the controversial issue and focus on more pressing matters.
• I always push aside my chores until the last minute.
• Let's just push aside the drama and have a good time tonight.
• Don't let fear push aside your dreams.

verb past tense of 'rile', meaning to make someone annoyed or irritated

adjective feeling or showing anger or annoyance

• The CEO was riled by the negative press coverage of the company's latest product launch.
• My brother always gets riled up when someone criticizes his favorite sports team.
• I can't believe she riled up the whole group with her rude comments.
• The politician's inflammatory remarks riled up the entire nation.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'mind' is a noun as it refers to the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and perceive.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. 'Same' is an adjective that indicates that two or more things are identical or similar in some way.

• It is important for all team members to be of the same mind when making decisions.
• Let's make sure we're on the same mind about this project before moving forward.
• We need to be on the same mind if we want to succeed in this endeavor.
• Their thoughts were in the same mind when it came to the importance of family.

adjective Kept hidden from others

adverb In a secretive or confidential manner

• She secretly planned a surprise party for her best friend.
• I secretly bought my brother a birthday present.
• I'm secretly crushing on my coworker.
• The artist's true feelings were secretly hidden within her paintings.

noun a position or attitude taken in a dispute or conflict

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• In this debate, I tend to side with the experts who have conducted thorough research.
• I always side with my best friend when we're arguing about movies.
• I usually side with the cool kids at school because they know all the latest trends.
• When it comes to choosing between two options, I always side with my gut instinct.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'difference'

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'split'

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, such as 'the'

• After much negotiation, the two parties agreed to split the difference and settle on a compromise.
• Let's just split the difference and call it a day.
• We can split the diff and meet in the middle.
• Sometimes in life, you have to split the difference between what you want and what is practical.

noun a word used to identify qualities, states, or conditions

• He whispered sweet nothings in her ear as they danced at the ball.
• She loves it when he texts her sweet nothings throughout the day.
• I can't believe he's still feeding you those sweet nothings.
• The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but sweet nothings.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• I need to talk to the manager about the issue.
• I should talk to my friend about what happened.
• I gotta talk to my parents before I can go out.
• Sometimes we need to talk to ourselves to work through our thoughts.

adjective showing a lack of consideration or thought for others; inconsiderate

• His thoughtless actions caused a lot of problems for the company.
• I can't believe she made such a thoughtless mistake.
• Stop being so thoughtless and think before you act.
• Her words were like thoughtless arrows, piercing through my heart.

noun a person who is unable to speak or articulate clearly due to nervousness or shyness

• During the presentation, I found myself tongue tied and struggled to articulate my thoughts clearly.
• I always get tongue tied whenever I try to talk to my crush.
• I was totally tongue tied when I tried to speak in front of the whole class.
• Her beauty left me completely tongue tied, unable to form any coherent sentences.

noun a state or condition of distress, disturbance, or difficulty

verb to cause distress, disturbance, or difficulty to

adjective causing distress, disturbance, or difficulty

• The company is facing financial trouble due to poor management.
• I heard Sarah got into trouble for skipping class again.
• I don't want to get into any trouble with the boss, so let's finish this project on time.
• His reckless behavior is like inviting trouble into his life.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It is important not to turn away from opportunities for growth and development.
• Don't turn away from chances to improve yourself.
• Dude, don't turn away from that awesome opportunity!
• Sometimes we have to turn away from negativity in order to find peace.

adjective not protected or defended; vulnerable

adverb in an unguarded manner

• The unguarded information was leaked to the public, causing a breach of confidentiality.
• She left her phone unguarded on the table and someone stole it.
• Don't leave your drink unguarded at the party, someone might spike it.
• His unguarded emotions were evident in his tearful eyes.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• After this conference, please don’t be a stranger and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
• Hey, we should catch up soon! Don’t be a stranger.
• Yo, don’t be a stranger, hit me up anytime.
• Even though we are miles apart, don’t be a stranger, your friendship means a lot to me.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

adverb a word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The project could get sideways if we don't address the issues early on.
• Things might go sideways if we don't handle them carefully.
• If you don't watch out, it's easy for things to get all sideways.
• Sometimes life can throw you a curveball and things just go sideways.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is unethical to lie through your teeth during a job interview.
• Don't lie through your teeth about your grades to your parents.
• She was caught lying through her teeth about where she was last night.
• The politician continued to lie through his teeth about his involvement in the scandal.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'get-go' is a noun that refers to the beginning or starting point of something.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'from' is showing the relationship between the starting point and the rest of the phrase 'the get-go'.

article a word that is used to limit or define a noun. In this case, 'the' is specifying which 'get-go' is being referred to.

• It is important to establish clear goals and expectations from the get-go in order to ensure a successful project.
• Let's make sure everyone knows what's expected right from the get-go.
• We gotta be on the same page from the get-go, ya know?
• Like a runner at the starting line, we need to be ready to go from the get-go.

noun a combination of the noun 'drunk' and the noun 'text'

• She regretted sending a drunk text to her boss late at night.
• I always end up sending embarrassing drunk texts when I go out with my friends.
• I can't believe I drunk texted my ex last night, what was I thinking?
• His words were like a drunk text, filled with regret and confusion.

noun a term used to describe the act of snubbing someone in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention

• P-phubbing, or phone snubbing, refers to the act of ignoring someone in favor of looking at your phone.
• My friend always p-phubs me when we hang out, it's so annoying.
• Stop p-phubbing me, I'm trying to have a conversation with you!
• P-phubbing can create distance in relationships, both physically and emotionally.

noun a period of intimate conversation or physical intimacy between partners that occurs after sexual activity

• The couple engaged in a deep conversation during the afterplay.
• After the fun part, they had a nice chat during the afterplay.
• They were just chilling and talking after the afterplay.
• The afterplay was like the calm after a storm, where they connected on a deeper level.

pronoun A word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse. In this case, 'someone' is referring to an unspecified person whose wishes are

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'against' is showing the relationship between someone's wishes and the action that goes against them.

• The decision to move forward with the project was made against someone's wishes.
• I know she didn't want us to go, but we went anyway against her wishes.
• We totally went against his wishes and crashed the party.
• Sometimes you have to go against someone's wishes in order to follow your own path.