argue meaning
argue :
to disagree, to debate
Verb
▪ They often argue about small things.
▪ They often disagree about small things.
▪ She argued that the rules were unfair.
▪ She debated that the rules were not fair.
paraphrasing
▪ dispute – to disagree
▪ quarrel – to fight with words
▪ debate – to discuss different views
▪ contend – to assert or argue
Pronunciation
argue [ˈɑːrɡjuː]
The stress is on 'ar' and sounds like 'ar-gyoo'.
Common phrases and grammar about argue
argue - Common meaning
Verb
to disagree, to debate
Part of Speech Changes for "argue"
▪ argument (noun) – a disagreement or debate
▪ arguable (adjective) – open to disagreement
Common Expressions with "argue"
▪ argue a point – to discuss a topic
▪ argue for – to support with reasons
▪ argue against – to oppose with reasons
▪ argue over – to disagree about something
Important examples of argue in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, argue is often used to show disagreement in discussions.
Example of a confusing word: debate (to discuss formally)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, argue often appears with prepositions like "about" or "over" in TOEIC grammar questions.
argue
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
argue a case
'to present reasons for a legal case', used in legal contexts.
argue the toss
means 'to continue to argue about something that cannot be changed'.
Differences between similar words and argue
argue
,
dispute
differences
Argue means to talk because you disagree, while dispute often means to challenge or question something.
Words with the same origin as argue
The origin of argue
The word 'argue' comes from the Latin 'arguere', which means to make clear or prove.
Word structure
It has the root argu (to make clear), and means 'to make a point clear'.
Words with the same origin
The root of argue is argu (to make clear). Words with the same root include argument (a reasoned discussion).
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