Antonyms for terms


Grammar : Noun
Spell : turm
Phonetic Transcription : tÉœrm


Definition of terms

Origin :
  • "limiting conditions," early 14c.; see term. Hence expressions such as come to terms, make terms, on any terms, etc. Meaning "standing, footing, mutual relations," as in expression on good terms (with someone), is recorded from 1540s.
  • noun conditions, agreement
  • noun status of relationship
Example sentences :
  • Tell her, said my mother to Betty, she knows upon what terms she may come down to us.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • This is the eternal agreement, but an agreement of which we find it difficult to accept the terms.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • We can't afford any scandal, so we're going to settle at your own terms.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • They were unable, they said, to accept the terms offered by Archidamus.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • On what terms he took the house is not known; it is not mentioned in his will.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • The political officer was firm, and his terms were explicit.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • He frequently spoke to me of her ladyship in terms of the warmest approbation.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • In these terms did Mr Verloc declare his thirst for revenge.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • I care not on what terms I have it—I care not what becomes of me—I am undone!
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • On the 9th, Nelson landed again, to conclude the terms of the armistice.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey

Synonyms for terms

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