Rows
Noun
Definition: A noisy acrimonious quarrel.
Synonyms: Argument, Disagreement, Dispute
Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony
- The siblings had a row over who gets to use the computer first.
- Their row escalated into a full-blown shouting match.
- Rows can be loud and contentious, just like an argument.
Verb
Definition: To have a noisy acrimonious quarrel.
Synonyms: Argue, Fight, Bicker
Antonyms: Reconcile, Agree
- They continuously row without resolving their differences.
- After a row, they decided to break up.
- Imagine people rowing in a boat, with each stroke representing a heated argument.
Etymology:
The noun "row" comes from the Middle English word "rowe," meaning noisy quarrel, which is derived from the Old English word "rawe," meaning uproar or clamor. The verb form "row" is derived from the Middle English word "rowen," meaning to argue or quarrel loudly.
Historical Usage:The word "rows" has been used to describe disagreements and noisy quarrels since at least the 14th century.
Related Idioms:
"Have a row with"
Explanation:To engage in a heated argument or quarrel with someone.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "rows" (noun) with "rose" (past tense of the verb "to rise").
Explanation:"Rows" and "rose" may sound similar, but they have different meanings and uses. "Rows" refers to noisy quarrels, while "rose" is used to indicate the act of rising or moving upwards.