argument
/ˈɑːɡjumənt/noun
उच्चारण आर्ग्युमन्ट
बहस, झगड़ा, तकरार
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[C] ~ (with sb) (about/over sth)
a conversation in which people disagree, often angrily
बहस, झगड़ा, तकरार
- She had an argument with the conductor over the fare.
- The two friends had a loud argument about the match.
- Her parents never have an argument in front of the children.
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- The argument over parking ended with both neighbours walking away.
- They had a heated argument about who should pay the bill.
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[C] ~ (for/against sth) | ~ (that…)
a reason or set of reasons given to support or oppose an idea
तर्क, दलील
- There is a strong argument for free education.
- The lawyer presented a clear argument against the new tax.
- Radhika put forward a strong argument that homework should be reduced.
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- The main argument against the plan is its high cost.
- In the exam essay, support every argument with an example.
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argument with sb about / over sth
Use with before the other person and about or over for the topic in a quarrel.
झगड़े में दूसरे व्यक्ति के लिए with और विषय के लिए about या over आता है।
- She had an argument with her brother about money.
- They had an argument over the seating plan.
argument for / against sth
Use for or against for a reason supporting or opposing an idea; make an argument and win an argument go with it.
किसी विचार का समर्थन या विरोध करने वाले कारण के लिए for या against आता है; make an argument और win an argument इसके साथ आते हैं।
- There is a strong argument for lowering the voting age.
- The argument against the plan is its high cost.
argument that + clause
A that-clause after argument states the reasoning itself, usually in debates and essays.
'Argument' के बाद that-clause स्वयं तर्क को बताता है, प्रायः वाद-विवाद और निबंधों में।
- The argument that exams are unfair is not new.
argue (verb) / arguably (adverb)
The verb argue takes with or about, and arguably means that a case can be made for it.
Verb 'argue' के साथ with या about आता है, और 'arguably' का अर्थ है कि इसके पक्ष में तर्क दिया जा सकता है।
- Delhi is arguably the best city for exam preparation.
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adjective + argument
heatedstrongvalidlogicalweak
- A heated argument broke out in the meeting.
verb + argument
havewinlosesettlepresent
- The two neighbours settled their argument over the wall.
argument + preposition
withaboutoverforagainst
- The argument over the fees lasted an hour.
noun + argument
familylegalpoliticalfinancialmoral
- A moral argument was made against the proposal.
argument + noun
pointsessaystructureflawbetween friends
- Your essay has a clear argument structure.
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- Radhika won the debate with a clear and calm argument.
राधिका ने स्पष्ट और शांत तर्क के साथ वाद-विवाद जीता।
- The couple had an argument about where to spend the holiday.
दंपति के बीच छुट्टी कहाँ बितानी है, इस पर बहस हुई।
- His argument is weak because it has no evidence.
उसका तर्क कमज़ोर है क्योंकि उसमें कोई प्रमाण नहीं है।
- There is a strong argument against building a dam here.
यहाँ बाँध बनाने के विरुद्ध एक मज़बूत तर्क है।
- The argument between the two drivers delayed the traffic.
दोनों चालकों के बीच की बहस ने यातायात को रोक दिया।
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✗ I had an argument against my friend.
✓ I had an argument with my friend.
A quarrel with a person takes with.
किसी व्यक्ति के साथ झगड़े के लिए with आता है।
✗ He argued me about the fees.
✓ He argued with me about the fees.
Argue is intransitive and needs with before the other person.
'Argue' अकर्मक है और दूसरे व्यक्ति से पहले with चाहिए।
✗ We argued about with each other.
✓ We argued with each other.
Do not use about and with together without an object.
बिना object के about और with को एक साथ न लगाइए।
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Argument, quarrel and debate all involve disagreement, but they differ in tone and purpose.
Argument, quarrel और debate तीनों में असहमति होती है, पर स्वर और उद्देश्य में भिन्न हैं।
Either an angry disagreement or a set of reasons for a view.
या तो क्रोधपूर्ण असहमति या किसी मत के समर्थन में कारणों का समूह।
- They had an argument.
An angry disagreement that often damages a relationship.
क्रोधपूर्ण असहमति जो प्रायः संबंध बिगाड़ देती है।
- The sisters had a quarrel.
A formal discussion of a subject, often in public.
किसी विषय की औपचारिक चर्चा, प्रायः सार्वजनिक।
- The school held a debate.
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§Grammar and usage
Argument with a person, about a thing, for or against an idea.
व्यक्ति के साथ with, बात के लिए about, और विचार के पक्ष या विपक्ष में for या against आता है।