past and past participle verb
People spoke angrily with each other because they disagreed.
They argued about the bill.
They had argued about money before the meeting.
American English
How to pronounce argued
verbB1Common word
AHRgyood
/ˈɑɹ.gjud̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of argue
Argued is used for both the past form and the past participle of argue.
People spoke angrily with each other because they disagreed.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle verb
Someone gave reasons to support or oppose an idea, plan, or opinion.
She argued that the plan was too expensive.
Several experts have argued for the proposal.
Useful expressions
to give reasons to show that your position is right
She argued her case clearly.
Related words & forms
The final e disappears before -ing: arguing, not argueing.