quarrel
/ˈkwɒrəl/verb
उच्चारण क्वॉरल
झगड़ना, लड़ना, तकरार करना
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[I] ~ (with sb) (about/over sth)
to have an angry argument or disagreement
झगड़ना, लड़ना, तकरार करना
- The two brothers quarrelled over the property.
- Stop quarrelling with your sister.
- The neighbours quarrelled over the parking space.
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- They quarrelled bitterly about who should pay the bill.
- Don't quarrel with your friends over small things.
Opposite agree make up get on
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[I] ~ with sth formal
to disagree with or complain about something
(किसी बात से) असहमत होना, आपत्ति करना
- Nobody can quarrel with the court's decision.
- No one can quarrel with her honesty.
- I can't quarrel with the results; they speak for themselves.
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- Few people would quarrel with the need for safer roads.
- Critics quarrelled with the way the data was presented.
Synonyms dispute object to take issue with
Opposite accept agree with
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[C] ~ (with sb) (about/over sth)
an angry argument or disagreement
झगड़ा, तकरार, विवाद
- a family quarrel over money
- They have not spoken since their quarrel last year.
- The brothers had a quarrel over the family land.
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- A silly quarrel ended their friendship.
- They made up after a long quarrel.
Opposite agreement reconciliation
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[U] ~ with sb/sth
a reason for complaining about or disagreeing with somebody or something
शिकायत, असहमति का कारण
- I have no quarrel with the new rules.
- We have no quarrel with the umpire's decision.
- I have no quarrel with you; I am only doing my job.
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- We have no quarrel with their right to choose.
- He has no quarrel with those who disagree.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
quarrel with + person + about / over + thing
Quarrel takes with for the other person and about or over for the cause: quarrel with a neighbour about parking.
'Quarrel' में दूसरे व्यक्ति के लिए 'with' और कारण के लिए 'about' या 'over' आता है: quarrel with a neighbour about parking।
- Radhika quarrelled with her brother over the remote.
- The neighbours quarrel about water every summer.
quarrel (spelling: quarrelled / quarrelling)
In British English the final l is doubled before -ed and -ing: quarrelled, quarrelling. American English writes one l.
British English में -ed और -ing से पहले अंतिम 'l' दोहराया जाता है: quarrelled, quarrelling। American English में एक 'l' लिखा जाता है।
- The two friends quarrelled and stopped talking.
have no quarrel with + noun
Have no quarrel with means have no complaint or disagreement with someone or something. It is a formal phrase.
'Have no quarrel with' का अर्थ किसी के विरुद्ध कोई शिकायत या मतभेद न होना है। यह formal वाक्यांश है।
- I have no quarrel with your decision.
quarrel between + two parties
When two parties are named, use between: a quarrel between two brothers. Quarrel is also a noun with a pick/start/make-up pattern.
जब दो पक्ष बताने हों तो 'between' आता है: a quarrel between two brothers।
- A quarrel between the two families lasted for years.
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adjective + quarrel
bitterpettyfamilysillyviolent
- A petty quarrel broke the friendship.
verb + quarrel
pick ahave astart asettle apatch up a
- They patched up their quarrel before the wedding.
quarrel + preposition
withaboutoverbetweenamong
- There was a quarrel among the children over the swing.
adverb + quarrel (verb)
constantlyoftenbitterlynoisilyfrequently
- The couple noisily quarrelled on the platform.
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- A small quarrel can grow into a big fight.
एक छोटा झगड़ा बड़े युद्ध का रूप ले सकता है।
- He was always picking quarrels with his classmates.
वह हमेशा अपने सहपाठियों से झगड़ा मोल लेता रहता था।
- We quarrelled all night and made up in the morning.
हम रात भर झगड़ते रहे और सुबह सुलह कर ली।
- The brothers quarrelled over the division of land.
भाइयों में ज़मीन के बँटवारे को लेकर झगड़ा हुआ।
- I have no quarrel with the umpire's decision.
अंपायर के निर्णय से मुझे कोई शिकायत नहीं है।
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✗ He quarrelled to his neighbour.
✓ He quarrelled with his neighbour.
Quarrel takes with, not to, for the other person.
दूसरे व्यक्ति के लिए 'quarrel' के साथ 'with' आता है, 'to' नहीं।
✗ They are quarreling in the corridor.
✓ They are quarrelling in the corridor.
British spelling doubles the l.
British वर्तनी में 'l' दोहराया जाता है।
✗ We had a quarrel for money.
✓ We had a quarrel about money.
The cause of a quarrel is introduced by about or over.
झगड़े का कारण 'about' या 'over' से बताया जाता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Quarrel, argue and fight differ in anger and in whether blows are exchanged.
'Quarrel', 'argue' और 'fight' क्रोध की मात्रा और मारपीट होने या न होने में भिन्न हैं।
An angry argument that harms a relationship.
क्रोध भरी बहस जो संबंध बिगाड़ती है।
- The sisters had a quarrel.
Give reasons for or against, not always angry.
पक्ष या विपक्ष में तर्क देना, ज़रूरी नहीं कि क्रोध हो।
- He argued his case well.
Can include blows, or a serious struggle.
इसमें मारपीट या गंभीर संघर्ष हो सकता है।
- The boys got into a fight.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
quar·rel
?Which word?
quarrelled or quarreled?
British English doubles the l: quarrelled, quarrelling. American English writes quarreled, quarreling. The adjective quarrelsome (fond of quarrelling) is the same in both.
British English में l दोहराया जाता है: quarrelled, quarrelling। American English में quarreled, quarreling। Adjective quarrelsome (झगड़ालू) दोनों में एक जैसा है।
§Grammar and usage
Quarrel with sb about or over sth.
'quarrel with sb about' या 'over sth' आता है।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A person fond of quarrelling is quarrelsome.
'झगड़ालू' के लिए quarrelsome आता है।