Question 1 · Quick check
arguably
/ˈɑːɡjuəbli/
adverb
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
adverb
In a way that can reasonably be argued or claimed.
- 02
adverb
Extra detailAs can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.
Examples
Bradford is arguably the ugliest town in Britain.
He is arguably the best actor of his generation.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 3
Deep Dive
More examples
In contextThis place is arguably the best restaurant in London.
By random chance alone, 99 times out of 100, the Lions should have won an NFL or NFC championship. Worse for arguably the league’s unluckiest fan base, the Lions haven’t really been competitive.
To exploit travel economies of scale, RAIL buys a four-in-eight-day Rail Rover. This is now known as the 'Spirit of Scotland Travelpass', although older users may remember it as the 'Freedom of Scotland' - arguably a better name.
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Origin
adverb
From arguable + -ly.