Simple meaning
What does Dispute mean?
A dispute is a disagreement.
Dictionary definition
A disagreement between people about what is fair or true.
Example sentences
Dispute in a sentence
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In class, we talked about what dispute means.
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Our teacher used dispute in a discussion about fairness and community rules.
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The reading passage showed how dispute can shape responsible choices in groups.
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Antonyms
Opposite words
chaosUse when there is no clear order or rule-following.
unfairnessUse when people are not treated equally.
Word family
Dispute word family
Base word
dispute
noun
dispute
Base form.
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What does dispute mean?
Dispute means a dispute is a disagreement.
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