Definition: 1. A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true. 2. A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. 3. A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal. 4. A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie.
Use 'argument' in a sentence:
1. The ensuing argument had been bitter.
2. You're always trying to start an argument.
3. Their argument almost ended in a fistfight.
4. She abstracted the main points from the argument.
5. This is a particularly feeble argument.
6. It's a seductive argument.
7. We can take the argument one stage further.
8. I can see both sides of the argument.
9. We heard both sides of the argument.
10. The argument seemed to have considerable merit.
11. Her argument doesn't really stand up to scrutiny.
12. She invoked several eminent scholars to back up her argument.
13. His arrival set the scene for another argument.
14. She always gets the better of an argument.
15. He detected the fallacy of her argument.
16. There's a strong argument for lowering the price.
17. Some people disagree with this argument.
18. When it comes to other people's arguments, it's better to leave well alone.
19. She thought it best to humour him rather than get into an argument.
20. Their argument ran something like this.
21. You must learn how to construct a logical argument.
22. It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first.
23. His argument was that public spending must be reduced.
24. She went on to elaborate her argument.
25. The whole argument rests on a false assumption.
26. This argument is simply not tenable.
27. The main arguments were compressed into one chapter.
28. Their main argument is fallacious.
29. Her main argument was a moral one.
30. I tried not to draw attention to the weak points in my argument.
31. Can you spot the weakness in her argument?
32. The evidence is not detailed enough to sustain his argument.
33. This statement was the opening shot in the argument.
34. I don't follow the logic of your argument.
35. She got into an argument with the teacher.
36. He always has to have the last word in any argument.
37. She didn't think it was wise to take sides in their argument.
38. The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order.
39. After some heated argument a decision was finally taken.
40. An argument ensued.
41. Their arguments all sound a little thin to me.
42. She loves to win an argument.
43. You seem to have jumped several steps in the argument.
44. No one can get the better of her in an argument.
45. They realized the force of her argument.
46. Examples were used to flesh out the skeleton of the argument.
47. I fail to see the logic behind his argument.
48. The same argument does not hold good in every case.
49. She did it herself to save argument.
50. His arguments have a sound economic base.
51. It is important to cite examples to support your argument.
52. Here we reach the nub of the argument.
53. This argument simply cannot hold water in Europe.
54. This chapter contains the real meat of the writer's argument.
