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argument
Noun
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When two or more people are discussing an idea that they do not agree on, they are having an argument. Often arguments are loud or angry.
I thought we should buy the red car. She thought we should buy the blue car. We had an argument about it.
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An argument can be the reasons behind an idea.
An argument for buying a red car is that it would look cooler than a blue one.
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An argument is the independent variable of a function.
list
Noun
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A list is a group of related words, often in some order, often to help you remember something.
I can't remember if we need milk and I've forgotten the shopping list.
Did you call everyone on the phone list?
I'm sorry, I can't talk now. I've got a long list of things to do.
list
Verb
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If you list something, you say or write a number of related things.
OK, let's start the meeting by listing the things to talk about.
The phone book lists five different restaurants in our town.
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If a ship lists, it leans to one side.