argument
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Sense 1
- noun
- A2
A time when two or more people speak angrily to each other because they do not agree.
They had a loud argument in the car on the way home.
The argument started over something small and lasted the whole evening.
I could hear my neighbours having an argument through the wall.
After a short argument they shook hands and said sorry.
Common collocations: have an argument · get into an argument · a heated argument · start an argument · settle an argument
Part of: Relationships, Talking to people, Negative emotions
Sense 2 · less common
- noun
- B1
A reason, or a set of reasons, that someone gives to show that an idea is true or right.
Her main argument was that the new plan costs too much.
He made a convincing argument for starting the work in spring.
There is a strong argument against changing the rules again.
Common collocations: a strong argument · a convincing argument · an argument for something · an argument against something · put forward an argument
Part of: Attitudes and opinions, Speaking, Talking to people