quarrel
KWORL
Quarrel (noun) means an angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other. Example: “The neighbors had a quarrel over the fence line.”
noun
1
An angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other.
"The neighbors had a quarrel over the fence line."
"It was a silly quarrel that blew over by the next day."
verb
1
To argue angrily or fall out with someone.
"The brothers quarreled constantly as teenagers."
"They quarreled over money for years before finally making up."
How to use quarrel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heated disagreement, or the act of having one.
Common mistake
You quarrel WITH someone, not "against" them.
Common pairings
have a quarrel
quarrel with someone
pick a quarrel
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Word forms
- Plural
- quarrels
- Third person singular
- quarrels
- Past tense
- quarreled, quarrelled
- Archaic forms
- quarrelest, quarrellest, quarrelledst, quarreleth, quarrelleth
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The neighbors had a _____ over the fence line.
Etymology
From Old French querele, "complaint, dispute," from Latin querela, "complaint," ultimately from queri, "to complain."
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Rhymes for quarrel
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What does “quarrel” mean?
The word “quarrel” means an angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other. In plain terms, a heated disagreement, or the act of having one.
How do you pronounce “quarrel”?
“Quarrel” is pronounced KWORL (/ˈkwɔɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “quarrel” in a sentence?
Here is “quarrel” used in a sentence: “The neighbors had a quarrel over the fence line.”
What part of speech is “quarrel”?
Depending on how it is used, “quarrel” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “quarrel” come from?
The word “quarrel” comes from Latin. From Old French querele, "complaint, dispute," from Latin querela, "complaint," ultimately from queri, "to complain.".
Is “quarrel” a common word?
“Quarrel” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “quarrel” have?
“Quarrel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other.
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