quarrel
gb/kwˈɔɹəl/ us/kwˈɔɹəl/
B1
Angielski
~ 2800
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
event
1
an angry argument
A loud or angry talk between people who disagree.
Schemat użycia:
a quarrel between [people] about [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'quarrel' with 'fight'; 'fight' can mean physical violence, while 'quarrel' is only verbal.
Synonimy
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'.)
Antonimy
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.)
Kolokacje
have a quarrel
|family quarrel
|long-standing quarrel
|quarrel over money
Tematy
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Czasownik
B1
action
2
to argue angrily
To talk in an angry way because you do not agree.
Schemat użycia:
to quarrel with [someone] about [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use 'quarrel' without 'with' when referring to the person; correct is 'quarrel with someone'.
Synonimy
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'.)
Antonimy
agree (Indicates shared opinion or acceptance, which is the opposite of quarreling.)
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reconcile (Means to restore friendly relations after disagreement.)
Kolokacje
quarrel bitterly
|often quarrel
|quarrel constantly
|quarrel over small things
Tematy
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|communication
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Rzeczownik
literary
C1
entity
3
a crossbow bolt
A short arrow used in a crossbow.
Synonimy
bolt (Common term for a missile shot from a crossbow; interchangeable with 'quarrel' in this sense.)
Kolokacje
iron-headed quarrel
|shoot a quarrel
Tematy
weapons
|history
|sports
|arts_entertainment
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The soldier put a quarrel in his crossbow.
- A quarrel hit the wall.
- He has many quarrels for his crossbow.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
quarrel
IPA
GB/kwˈɔɹəl/
US/kwˈɔɹəl/
Sylaby i akcent
quar - rel (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (quar)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: quarrel
- Plural: quarrels
Verb
- Base: quarrel
- 3rd Person Singular: quarrels
- Present Participle: quarreling, quarrelling
- Past: quarreled, quarrelled
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
pick a quarrel
1/pˈɪk ə kwˈɔɹəl/
idiom
to start an argument on purpose
To try to make someone argue with you.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- The decision was accepted without quarrel by all members.
- They parted without a quarrel, still good friends.