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Argument

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɑːɡjumənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/"]/

Meaning of Argument

a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily

In simple words: A discussion where people disagree, often loudly.

Argument in a sentence

• They had an argument about what to have for dinner.
• The argument between the two friends lasted for hours.
• In the meeting, he presented a strong argument in favor of the new project.
• She made a persuasive argument that convinced the audience.
• After their argument, they decided to make up and be friends again.

How to use Argument

Used in both casual and formal contexts, but can imply a heated disagreement. Avoid in very formal settings unless discussing conflicts academically.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'argue' + 'ment': arguing leads to a mental clash.

Related words

Collocations with Argument

• bitter
• heated
• violent
• become involved in
• get into
• get involved in
• arise
• break out
• develop
• argument about
• argument between
• argument over
• brook no argument
• basic
• general
• central
• advance
• deploy
• make
• be based on something
• depend on something
• rely on something
• argument against
• argument concerning
• argument for
• all sides of an argument
• both sides of an argument
• a flaw in the argument
• bitter
• heated
• violent
• become involved in
• get into
• get involved in
• arise
• break out
• develop
• argument about
• argument between
• argument over
• brook no argument

Synonyms for Argument

• disagreement
• dispute
• quarrel
• debate
• contention

Opposites of Argument

• agreement
• harmony
• concord

Common mistakes with Argument

• Confused with 'debate' which is more structured.
• Using 'argument' when referring to a point, instead of 'claim'.
• Mispronouncing it as 'arguement' (extra 'e' is incorrect).

Frequently asked questions about Argument

What does Argument mean?

A discussion where people disagree, often loudly.

What is the definition of Argument?

a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily

How do you use Argument in a sentence?

They had an argument about what to have for dinner.

Can you give another example of Argument?

The argument between the two friends lasted for hours.

What are synonyms for Argument?

Common alternatives include disagreement, dispute, quarrel, debate, contention.

What is the opposite of Argument?

Opposite meanings include agreement, harmony, concord.

What words go with Argument?

It commonly pairs with bitter, heated, violent, become involved in, get into, get involved in, arise, break out, develop, argument about, argument between, argument over, brook no argument, basic, general, central, advance, deploy, make, be based on something, depend on something, rely on something, argument against, argument concerning, argument for, all sides of an argument, both sides of an argument, a flaw in the argument, bitter, heated, violent, become involved in, get into, get involved in, arise, break out, develop, argument about, argument between, argument over, brook no argument.

What are common mistakes when using Argument?

Confused with 'debate' which is more structured. Using 'argument' when referring to a point, instead of 'claim'. Mispronouncing it as 'arguement' (extra 'e' is incorrect).

How do you pronounce Argument?

US: /["/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɑːɡjumənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Argument?

Used in both casual and formal contexts, but can imply a heated disagreement. Avoid in very formal settings unless discussing conflicts academically.

What CEFR level is Argument?

"Argument" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.