argument · noun C /ˈɑːg.jʊ.mənt/
Word family
Nouns: argument
Adjectives: arguable, argumentative
Verbs: argue
Adverbs: arguably
argument (DISAGREEMENT)
B1 an angry discussion with someone in which you both disagree
Dictionary examples:
The children had an argument about/over what game to play.
He got into an argument with a man in the pub last night.
Learner example:
I wrote a song last week. It's about my boyfriend and an argument he had with his parents about our relationship. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
argument (REASON)
B2 a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea, action, etc.
Dictionary examples:
There are many arguments for and against nuclear energy.
I don't think that's a very strong/powerful argument.
Learner example:
An argument in favour of this statement is that shopping is very tiring. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)
