Ingles

argument

gb/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/ us/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
B1 Ingles
~ 900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 event
1

An exchange of different opinions

A talk between people who do not agree and may be angry.

Padron ng paggamit: an argument about [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'argument' with 'discussion', but 'argument' usually means there is disagreement or conflict.
Mga kasingkahulugan
dispute (A more formal or neutral term for a disagreement.)
Mga kasalungat
agreement (A situation where people share the same opinion instead of opposing ones.)
Mga kolokasyon
heated argument |get into an argument |win an argument |have an argument
Mga tema
emotions |relationships |communication |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • They had a loud argument about politics.
  • I don't want to get into another argument with you.
  • The meeting ended in an argument over budget cuts.
  • We had an argument about where to go on vacation.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I had an argument with my friend.
  • They are having an argument about the game.
  • We had an argument about dinner.
  • She won the argument.
Pangngalan B2 entity
2

A reason supporting an idea

A reason you give to show your idea is right.

Padron ng paggamit: an argument for/against [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes think 'argument' here means a fight, but in this sense it means a reason or point in a discussion or writing.
Mga kasingkahulugan
reasoning (Focuses more on the process of thinking logically.)
Mga kasalungat
counterargument (An opposing reason presented to challenge the original claim.)
Mga kolokasyon
strong argument |make an argument |support an argument |convincing argument
Mga tema
education |logic |debate |communication |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She made a strong argument for changing the law.
  • His main argument against the proposal was cost.
  • The lawyer presented her arguments clearly.
  • This is a convincing argument in favor of renewable energy.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He made an argument for the new plan.
  • Her argument was very strong.
  • I do not agree with your argument.
  • We listened to his argument against the idea.
Pangngalan technical B2 entity
3

Value given to a program function

In computer programming, information you give to a function so it can work.

Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'argument' with 'parameter'; in programming, 'argument' is the actual value you send to a function.
Mga kasingkahulugan
parameter (Often used interchangeably, though 'parameter' can refer to the variable defined by a function and 'argument' to the value passed.)
Mga kolokasyon
pass an argument |function arguments |command-line arguments
Mga tema
technology |computing |science |education
Mga Halimbawa
  • The function takes two arguments: width and height.
  • You can pass the filename as an argument to the command.
  • Arguments must be given in the correct order.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • This function needs two arguments.
  • We pass an argument to the program.
  • The program uses arguments from the user.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
argument
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
US/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
Mga pantig at diin
ar - gu - ment (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: argument
  • Plural: argument, arguments
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
arguments noun
Core family
argue verb B1 argumentative adjective
Related words
arguable adjective arguably adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
unarguable adjective
Advanced or less common
argumentation noun
Mga ekspresyon

for the sake of argument

1
/fɚ ðə sˈeɪk əv ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase

Assume something just for discussion

Pretend something is true so we can talk about it, even if it might not be true.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Let's say, for the sake of argument, that he is right.
  • For the sake of argument, imagine we double our budget.

pick an argument

1
/pˈɪk ən ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase informal

Start a disagreement on purpose

To try to start a fight or disagreement with someone.

Mga Halimbawa
  • He picked an argument with me over nothing.
  • Stop picking arguments with your coworkers.

win an argument

1
/wˈɪn ən ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase

Convince others in a disagreement

To make other people agree with you in a disagreement.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She always tries to win every argument.
  • He won the argument by showing clear evidence.

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