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Arguably

Verb / ˈɑ:rgju:ʌbli: / Another word for arguably — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used when giving an opinion to say that there are good reasons why something might be true

Synonyms & similar words

possibly conceivably plausibly credibly reasonably perhaps doubtfully questionably debatable disputable controversial

Synonyms by register

Formal

plausibly convincingly defensibly

Informal

probably likely maybe

Antonyms

undeniably certainly definitely incontestably unquestionably obviously

Common collocations

  • arguably the best
  • arguably the most
  • arguably true
  • arguably the greatest
  • arguably the worst
  • arguably the most important

Word family

adverb arguably

Usage note

This adverb introduces a statement that is presented as a strong possibility or a defensible opinion, but not necessarily a proven fact. It suggests that reasonable people might disagree.

Example sentences

  1. Arguably, pizza is the best food in the world.
  2. Arguably, dogs are the best pets.
  3. Arguably, reading is the best hobby.
  4. Arguably, the sun is the center of our solar system.
  5. Arguably, the internet has changed the world.

Quotes

  • Arguably, Shakespeare is the greatest writer in the English language.
  • Arguably, the best way to learn is through experience.
  • Arguably, technology has made our lives easier but also more complicated.

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