arguments
word · lemma: argument
/ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/
AR-gyuh-muhnts
/ˈɑːɡjuːmənts/
AH-gyoo-muhnts
Definition
'Arguments' means serious verbal disagreements between people, or the reasons given to support or oppose an idea.
Usage & Nuances
'Arguments' can mean both heated disagreements ('have arguments with') and logical reasons ('strong arguments for'). Common collocations: 'get into arguments', 'winning arguments', 'logical arguments'. Don't confuse with 'quarrels' (purely emotional fights).
Spanish: discusiones - argumentos (razones)Portuguese (BR): discussões - argumentos (razões)Portuguese (PT): discussões - argumentos (razões)Chinese (Simplified): 争吵 - 论点Chinese (Traditional): 爭吵 - 論點Hindi: बहसें - तर्कArabic: جدالات - حجج (أسباب)Bengali: তর্ক - যুক্তিRussian: аргументы - ссорыJapanese: 議論 - 主張Vietnamese: tranh cãi - lập luậnKorean: 논쟁 - 주장Turkish: tartışmalar - argümanlarUrdu: دلائل - بحثیںIndonesian: argumen - pertengkaran
Example Sentences
They had several arguments last week.
basic
We should listen to both sides' arguments.
basic
My roommates' loud arguments keep me up at night.
natural
Her arguments for changing the rules were strong.
basic
There were some good arguments on both sides during the debate.
natural
Try not to get dragged into their personal arguments.
natural