Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
argument
noun
/ˈɑːrɡjʊmənt/
Definition
A statement or series of statements typically used to persuade or support a belief.
Examples
- They had a heated argument about the best way to solve the problem.
- His argument was well-structured, making it hard to refute.
- After their argument, they realized they needed to communicate better.
Meaning
An argument refers to a reason or a set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory. It can also refer to a disagreement between people.
Synonyms
- dispute
- debate
- quarrel
- discussion
- contention