arguably

CEFRB2

/ˈɑːɡjuəbli/

adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a way that can reasonably be argued or claimed.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    As 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 context
  • This 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.