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AHG-yoo/ˈɑːɡjuː/

To argue is to disagree in words, often with strong feeling. They argued about money. Argue with a person, argue about a topic. Discuss is calmer — a talk to share ideas. An argument is the noun. In academic English, argue can also mean “give reasons,” but at A2 the everyday fight-with-words meaning comes first.

Meaning

To speak angrily to someone because you disagree.

Examples

• “They argued about money again.”
• “Please don’t argue in class.”
• “They argued for ten minutes, then stopped.”

Good to know

argue with + person. argue about + topic. Calmer: discuss.

Near in meaning

quarrel

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