Communication

Synonyms for argument

Two senses of argument live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsCommunication

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

statement

Same sentence, swapped: It was a strong statement that his hypothesis was true.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for argument as it is used in the sentence above.

arguing
debate
clue

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineCommunication

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

The argument over foreign aid goes on and on.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

debate

Same sentence, swapped: The debate over foreign aid goes on and on.

Close but different

statement
talks
negotiation

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