quarrel
gb/kwˈɔɹəl/ us/kwˈɔɹəl/
B1
Englisch
~ 2800
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
event
1
an angry argument
A loud or angry talk between people who disagree.
Verwendungsmuster:
a quarrel between [people] about [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'quarrel' with 'fight'; 'fight' can mean physical violence, while 'quarrel' is only verbal.
Synonyme
argument (More general; can be calm or heated, while 'quarrel' usually implies anger and personal tension.)
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dispute (Formal or legal contexts; less emotional than 'quarrel'.)
Antonyme
agreement (Represents a state of harmony or shared opinion, opposite to conflict.)
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harmony (Suggests peaceful and friendly relations, the opposite of a quarrel.)
Wortverbindungen
have a quarrel
|family quarrel
|long-standing quarrel
|quarrel over money
Themen
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
Beispiele
- They had a quarrel about whose turn it was to do the dishes.
- The siblings’ quarrel lasted for days.
- A minor quarrel between friends can sometimes end a long relationship.
- The neighbors have been in a quarrel over the fence for months.
Beispiele für Lernende
- My friend and I had a quarrel about the game.
- The brothers had a quarrel over the TV remote.
- She had a quarrel with her sister about clothes.
- They had a quarrel about where to go.
Verb
B1
action
2
to argue angrily
To talk in an angry way because you do not agree.
Verwendungsmuster:
to quarrel with [someone] about [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes use 'quarrel' without 'with' when referring to the person; correct is 'quarrel with someone'.
Synonyme
argue (More general; can be heated or calm, while 'quarrel' usually implies personal anger.)
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bicker (Refers to frequent, petty arguing; often lighter than 'quarrel'.)
Antonyme
agree (Indicates shared opinion or acceptance, which is the opposite of quarreling.)
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reconcile (Means to restore friendly relations after disagreement.)
Wortverbindungen
quarrel bitterly
|often quarrel
|quarrel constantly
|quarrel over small things
Themen
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
Beispiele
- They often quarrel about money.
- I don’t want to quarrel with you over something so small.
- The two leaders quarreled about trade policy.
- They quarreled constantly during their trip.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I do not want to quarrel with you.
- They quarrel about small things every day.
- My parents sometimes quarrel about money.
- We never quarrel with our friends.
Nomen
literary
C1
entity
3
a crossbow bolt
A short arrow used in a crossbow.
Synonyme
bolt (Common term for a missile shot from a crossbow; interchangeable with 'quarrel' in this sense.)
Wortverbindungen
iron-headed quarrel
|shoot a quarrel
Themen
weapons
|history
|sports
|arts_entertainment
Beispiele
- The knight loaded a quarrel into his crossbow.
- A quarrel struck the target with a loud thud.
- He carried a pouch of quarrels for hunting.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The soldier put a quarrel in his crossbow.
- A quarrel hit the wall.
- He has many quarrels for his crossbow.
Grammatik
Grundform
quarrel
IPA
GB/kwˈɔɹəl/
US/kwˈɔɹəl/
Silben & Betonung
quar - rel (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (quar)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: quarrel
- Plural: quarrels
Verb
- Base: quarrel
- 3rd Person Singular: quarrels
- Present Participle: quarreling, quarrelling
- Past: quarreled, quarrelled
Wortfamilie
Forms
quarrels
noun
quarreling
verb
quarrelling
verb
quarreled
verb
quarrelled
verb
Core family
quarrelsome
adjective C1
Related words
quarreller
noun
quarreler
noun
Advanced or less common
quarrelsomely
adverb
quarrelsomeness
noun
Ausdrücke
pick a quarrel
1/pˈɪk ə kwˈɔɹəl/
idiom
to start an argument on purpose
To try to make someone argue with you.
Beispiele
- He was looking to pick a quarrel with anyone who disagreed.
- Don’t pick a quarrel with your boss if you want to keep your job.
without (a) quarrel
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə kwˈɔɹəl/
fixed phrase
formal
without any disagreement
With no fight or argument.
Beispiele
- The decision was accepted without quarrel by all members.
- They parted without a quarrel, still good friends.