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- pronunciation:
- arg
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mnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
a discussion in which there is disagreement along with presentation of various sides of an issue.
The class was divided in the argument over the primary cause of the war.- synonyms:
- argumentation, disputation
- similar words:
- debate, discussion, feud, polemics, row
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definition 2: |
a heated discussion; verbal quarrel.
The husband and wife had had an argument and now refused to speak to each other.
- synonyms:
- altercation, contention, debate, discussion, dispute, feud
- similar words:
- bicker, clash, controversy, disagreement, fight, row, set-to, word
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definition 3: |
a reason in favor of or against something.
Her argument in favor of expanding the physical education program was convincing.- synonyms:
- contention, ground, reason
- similar words:
- case, consideration, evidence, rationale
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definition 4: |
a series of steps in reasoning.
You've presented a very clear argument in this essay, and I cannot find any flaws in your reasoning.- synonyms:
- ratiocination, reasoning
- similar words:
- argumentation, dialectic, logic, polemics, rationale
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definition 5: |
a claim for which one typically cites supporting evidence.
These pieces of evidence formed the basis of his argument. |
definition 6: |
the main topic or theme, as of a written work.
- synonyms:
- gist, subject, theme, topic
- similar words:
- abstract, brief, conspectus, epitome, essence, matter, outline, précis, substance, sum, summary, synopsis, thesis, thread, thrust
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related words: |
affray, apology, brawl, collision, combat, defense, dialogue, disagreement, discussion, excuse, ground, haggle, miff, misunderstanding, text, theme, tiff |
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