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arguably

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/ · UK /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/

arguably means: Used to show that an opinion has good reasons behind it, although people may disagree.

adverb

REASONABLY CLAIMEDC1

Used to show that an opinion has good reasons behind it, although people may disagree.

  • She is arguably our best player.
  • This is arguably the most important decision of the year.
  • The second plan is arguably safer than the first.

Similar words: possibly, perhaps

Common phrases: arguably the best, arguably more important, arguably true

REASONABLE CLAIMC1

Used when there are good reasons to believe something, although it is not completely certain.

  • She is arguably our best player.
  • This was arguably the hardest winter in years.
  • The second plan is arguably more practical.

Similar words: possibly, perhaps

Common phrases: arguably the best, arguably more important

Questions about arguably

What does arguably mean?

Used to show that an opinion has good reasons behind it, although people may disagree.

What is arguably in other languages?

Türkçe: denebilir ki · Español: posiblemente · Français: sans doute · Deutsch: wohl · Italiano: probabilmente · 日本語: おそらく

How do you pronounce arguably?

In American English /ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/; in British English /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/.

How do you use arguably in a sentence?

She is arguably our best player. This is arguably the most important decision of the year.

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