quarrel
gb/kwˈɔɹəl/ us/kwˈɔɹəl/
B1
Inggeris
~ 2800
Makna
0 makna
Kata nama
B1
event
1
an angry argument
A loud or angry talk between people who disagree.
Corak penggunaan:
a quarrel between [people] about [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse 'quarrel' with 'fight'; 'fight' can mean physical violence, while 'quarrel' is only verbal.
Sinonim
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'.)
Antonim
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.)
Kolokasi
have a quarrel
|family quarrel
|long-standing quarrel
|quarrel over money
Tema
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kata kerja
B1
action
2
to argue angrily
To talk in an angry way because you do not agree.
Corak penggunaan:
to quarrel with [someone] about [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use 'quarrel' without 'with' when referring to the person; correct is 'quarrel with someone'.
Sinonim
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'.)
Antonim
agree (Indicates shared opinion or acceptance, which is the opposite of quarreling.)
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reconcile (Means to restore friendly relations after disagreement.)
Kolokasi
quarrel bitterly
|often quarrel
|quarrel constantly
|quarrel over small things
Tema
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kata nama
literary
C1
entity
3
a crossbow bolt
A short arrow used in a crossbow.
Sinonim
bolt (Common term for a missile shot from a crossbow; interchangeable with 'quarrel' in this sense.)
Kolokasi
iron-headed quarrel
|shoot a quarrel
Tema
weapons
|history
|sports
|arts_entertainment
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The soldier put a quarrel in his crossbow.
- A quarrel hit the wall.
- He has many quarrels for his crossbow.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
quarrel
IPA
GB/kwˈɔɹəl/
US/kwˈɔɹəl/
Suku kata dan tekanan
quar - rel (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (quar)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: quarrel
- Plural: quarrels
Verb
- Base: quarrel
- 3rd Person Singular: quarrels
- Present Participle: quarreling, quarrelling
- Past: quarreled, quarrelled
Keluarga kata
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
Ungkapan
pick a quarrel
1/pˈɪk ə kwˈɔɹəl/
idiom
to start an argument on purpose
To try to make someone argue with you.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- The decision was accepted without quarrel by all members.
- They parted without a quarrel, still good friends.