argument
Translation
argument, row, reason
Examples
They had a big argument last night.
They had a big argument last night.
She presented a strong argument for her case.
She presented a strong argument for her case.
Grammar Patterns
an ((argument)) ((with sb.)) ((about/over sth.)) a disagreement I had an argument with my friend about the movie.
an ((argument)) ((for/against sth.)) a reason or set of reasons He made a good argument for a four-day work week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for quarrel) dispute, disagreement; (for reason) case, reasoning, justification
Etymology
From Latin 'argumentum' (a proof, evidence), from 'arguō'. The '-ment' suffix denotes the result of an action.
Memory Tips
An argument can be a heated fight (a row) or a cool, logical point. Think of a court 'argument' (logical) vs. a family 'argument' (heated).