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arguments

7 definitions • 9 examples
1
a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing:

Examples:

The children had an argument about/over what game to play.
He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night.
A decision was finally made after some heated argument.
2
a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining these reasons:

Examples:

Now that we've heard all the arguments for and against the proposal, let's vote on it.
[ + that ] Her husband was not convinced by her argument that they needed a bigger house.
I don't think that's a very strong/convincing/powerful argument.
The central argument (= main point) of the book is that some of the plays were not written by Shakespeare.
3
the subject matter of a written work and the development of the ideas in it
4
An argument is also a brief summary of a written work
5
the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or an explanation of why you believe something should be done:

Examples:

A good argument can be made for providing health insurance for all children.
6
law An argument is a lawyer’s representation of a case in a court of law.
7
a strong and sometimes angry disagreement in talking or discussing something:

Examples:

I had an argument with my boss.

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