CEFR B1

arguing

verb

Meaning

Presenting reasons for or against something, or engaging in a dispute with someone.

Examples

The children were arguing over who got to play with the new toy first.
She spent hours arguing her case to the committee, hoping to convince them.

Synonyms: debating, disputing, quarreling, contending

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arguing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrɡjuɪŋ/

Definition

Presenting reasons for or against something, or engaging in a dispute with someone.

Examples

The children were arguing over who got to play with the new toy first.
She spent hours arguing her case to the committee, hoping to convince them.
I overheard them arguing about politics in the cafe, their voices getting louder.

How to Use arguing

arguing with (someone) (prepositional phrase): Having a disagreement with a person. — "She was arguing with her brother about the TV remote."
arguing about (something) (prepositional phrase): Having a disagreement concerning a topic. — "They spent the whole evening arguing about politics."
arguing for/against (something) (prepositional phrase): Presenting reasons to support or oppose an idea. — "The lawyer was arguing for a reduction in the sentence."

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