American Dictionary
Definition dispute in American English
dispute
noun
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noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/dɪˈspjut/
1
a serious disagreement, especially one between groups of people that lasts for a long time
Example
a territorial dispute between rival gangs
Example
a dispute over pay
Example
Monroe's behavior eventually led to a dispute with the umpire.
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