Argument
/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
Definitions
2 meaningsA statement or series of statements for or against something.
/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory.
The argument lasted for hours.
💡 Simply: A discussion where people try to convince each other.
More Examples
His argument was well-reasoned and persuasive.
How It's Used
"The professor presented a compelling argument for the theory of relativity."
"The candidates engaged in a heated argument about the economy."
A heated disagreement or fight.
/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
A quarrel or disagreement.
They had a terrible argument about money.
💡 Simply: A disagreement that can be loud and angry.
More Examples
Avoid getting into arguments with strangers.
How It's Used
"They had a loud argument in the street."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
win an argument
To successfully prove your point in an argument.
"She won the argument by presenting irrefutable evidence."
From Old French *argument, from Latin argumentum "proof, evidence, subject of discussion", from arguere "to make clear, prove, discuss".
The word 'argument' has been used since the Middle Ages, often in the context of formal logic and rhetoric.
Memory tip
Think 'argue' - an argument involves arguing a point.
Word Origin
"to make clear, prove, discuss"