How Do You Spell QUARREL?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɒɹə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "quarrel" can be tricky, as it contains a few irregularities. The IPA phonetic transcription for "quarrel" is /ˈkwɒrəl/. The "qu" at the beginning is pronounced as "kw", which makes it sound like "kwor-uhl". The "ar" in the middle is pronounced as /ɒr/, which sounds like "or". Lastly, the ending "el" is pronounced as /əl/, which sounds like "uhl". Memorizing the IPA phonetic transcription can help ensure proper spelling of this word.

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QUARREL Meaning and Definition

  1. A quarrel refers to a heated argument, dispute, or disagreement between two or more individuals or groups. It typically involves intense verbal or sometimes physical confrontations that are driven by conflicting opinions, viewpoints, or interests. Quarrels often arise due to personal differences, misunderstandings, or conflicting desires, causing individuals to engage in contentious and sometimes hostile exchanges.

    During quarrels, individuals may express their disagreements vehemently, using intense emotions, raised voices, and harsh language. The participants may engage in a back-and-forth dialogue aimed at proving their point or persuading others to accept their position. Quarrels can range in severity, intensity, and duration, from minor conflicts that are easily resolved to intense confrontations that escalate into long-standing feuds.

    Quarrels can occur in various contexts, including personal relationships, families, workplaces, and communities, often resulting in strained interactions and damaged relationships. While a quarrel implies antagonism and conflict, it is important to distinguish it from physical altercations or violence. Quarrels are primarily verbal confrontations, but they may escalate to physical fights in extreme cases.

    Resolving quarrels requires effective communication, active listening, empathy, and compromise. Mediation or intervention from a neutral third party may sometimes be necessary to de-escalate the conflict and find common ground. Ultimately, addressing quarrels in a constructive and peaceful manner is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and fostering harmony within social interactions.

  2. • A petty fight or scuffle; an angry dispute; open variance between parties; ground of dispute.
    • To find fault; to dispute; to disagree; to be at variance.
    • In anc. archery, an arrow for a crossbow with a four-square head; a diamond-shaped pane of glass; a glazier's diamond.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of QUARREL

The word "quarrel" has originated from the Old French word "quarrel" or "querele", which in turn comes from the Latin word "querela". "Querela" means "complaint" or "legal accusation". The word entered Middle English as "querele" around the 13th century with the meaning of "a cause for complaint or strife". Over time, the spelling evolved, and by the 15th century, it had transformed into "quarrel", which is the form used today.

Idioms with the word QUARREL

  • pick a fight/quarrel/argument The idiom "pick a fight/quarrel/argument" refers to intentionally starting or initiating a conflict or disagreement with someone, often without any valid reason or provocation. It means instigating a confrontation or argumentative situation.
  • It takes two to make a quarrel. The idiom "It takes two to make a quarrel" means that conflicts or arguments typically require the active participation of more than one person. It suggests that both parties involved in a dispute contribute to its occurrence and continuation. The idiom emphasizes that blame or responsibility for a quarrel should not be assigned to only one person, as both individuals are involved in the conflict.
  • patch a quarrel up The idiom "patch a quarrel up" means to resolve, mend, or fix a disagreement or argument in a relationship. It involves finding a solution, reaching a compromise, or reconciling differences in order to restore harmony or peace between the parties involved.
  • quarrel with sth The idiom "quarrel with sth" means to have a disagreement, argument, or dispute over something. It implies a conflict or difference of opinion with regards to a particular subject, issue, or object.
  • quarrel (with sm) (over sm or sth) The idiom "quarrel (with someone) (over something or something)" means to have a disagreement or argument with someone about a specific issue, topic, or thing. It signifies a heated conflict or dispute involving differing opinions, resulting in tension or hostility between the parties involved.
  • pick a quarrel The idiom "pick a quarrel" refers to intentionally provoking or starting an argument or dispute with someone. It implies seeking out or deliberately initiating a conflict, rather than responding to one naturally or spontaneously.
  • pick a fight/quarrel "Pick a fight/quarrel" means to deliberately provoke an argument or confrontation with someone.
  • pick a fight/quarrel (with somebody) To intentionally provoke or start a conflict or argument with someone.

Plural form of QUARREL is QUARRELS

Conjugate verb Quarrel

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be quarreling
you would be quarreling
he/she/it would be quarreling
we would be quarreling
they would be quarreling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have quarreled; quarrelled
you would have quarreled; quarrelled
he/she/it would have quarreled; quarrelled
we would have quarreled; quarrelled
they would have quarreled; quarrelled
I would have quarrel
you would have quarrel
he/she/it would have quarrel
we would have quarrel
they would have quarrel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been quarreling
you would have been quarreling
he/she/it would have been quarreling
we would have been quarreling
they would have been quarreling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been quarreling; quarrelling
you would have been quarreling; quarrelling
he/she/it would have been quarreling; quarrelling
we would have been quarreling; quarrelling
they would have been quarreling; quarrelling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would quarrel
you would quarrel
he/she/it would quarrel
we would quarrel
they would quarrel

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be quarreling; quarrelling
you would be quarreling; quarrelling
he/she/it would be quarreling; quarrelling
we would be quarreling; quarrelling
they would be quarreling; quarrelling

FUTURE

I will quarrel
you will quarrel
he/she/it will quarrel
we will quarrel
they will quarrel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be quarreling; quarrelling
you will be quarreling; quarrelling
he/she/it will be quarreling; quarrelling
we will be quarreling; quarrelling
they will be quarreling; quarrelling
I will be quarreling
you will be quarreling
he/she/it will be quarreling
we will be quarreling
they will be quarreling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have quarreled; quarrelled
you will have quarreled; quarrelled
he/she/it will have quarreled; quarrelled
we will have quarreled; quarrelled
they will have quarreled; quarrelled
I will have quarreled
you will have quarreled
he/she/it will have quarreled
we will have quarreled
they will have quarreled
I will have quarrelled, will have quarreled
we will have quarrelled, will have quarreled
you will have quarrelled, will have quarreled
he/she/it will have quarrelled, will have quarreled
they will have quarrelled, will have quarreled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been quarreling; quarrelling
you will have been quarreling; quarrelling
he/she/it will have been quarreling; quarrelling
we will have been quarreling; quarrelling
they will have been quarreling; quarrelling
I will have been quarreling
you will have been quarreling
he/she/it will have been quarreling
we will have been quarreling
they will have been quarreling

IMPERATIVE

you quarrel
we let´s quarrel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to quarrel

PAST

I quarreled
you quarreled
he/she/it quarreled
we quarreled
they quarreled
I quarrelled, quarreled
we quarrelled, quarreled
you quarrelled, quarreled
he/she/it quarrelled, quarreled
they quarrelled, quarreled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was quarreling; quarrelling
you were quarreling; quarrelling
he/she/it was quarreling; quarrelling
we were quarreling; quarrelling
they were quarreling; quarrelling
I was quarreling
you were quarreling
he/she/it was quarreling
we were quarreling
they were quarreling

PAST PARTICIPLE

quarreled; quarrelled
quarreled

PAST PERFECT

I had quarreled; quarrelled
you had quarreled; quarrelled
he/she/it had quarreled; quarrelled
we had quarreled; quarrelled
they had quarreled; quarrelled
I had quarreled
you had quarreled
he/she/it had quarreled
we had quarreled
they had quarreled
I had quarrelled, had quarreled
we had quarrelled, had quarreled
you had quarrelled, had quarreled
he/she/it had quarrelled, had quarreled
they had quarrelled, had quarreled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been quarreling; quarrelling
you had been quarreling; quarrelling
he/she/it had been quarreling; quarrelling
we had been quarreling; quarrelling
they had been quarreling; quarrelling
I had been quarreling
you had been quarreling
he/she/it had been quarreling
we had been quarreling
they had been quarreling

PRESENT

I quarrel
you quarrel
he/she/it quarrels
we quarrel
they quarrel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am quarreling; quarrelling
you are quarreling; quarrelling
he/she/it is quarreling; quarrelling
we are quarreling; quarrelling
they are quarreling; quarrelling
I am quarreling
you are quarreling
he/she/it is quarreling
we are quarreling
they are quarreling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

quarreling; quarrelling
quarreling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have quarreled; quarrelled
you have quarreled; quarrelled
he/she/it has quarreled; quarrelled
we have quarreled; quarrelled
they have quarreled; quarrelled
I have quarreled
you have quarreled
he/she/it has quarreled
we have quarreled
they have quarreled
I have quarreled, have quarrelled
we have quarreled, have quarrelled
you have quarreled, have quarrelled
he/she/it has quarreled, has quarrelled
they have quarreled, have quarrelled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been quarreling; quarrelling
you have been quarreling; quarrelling
he/she/it has been quarreling; quarrelling
we have been quarreling; quarrelling
they have been quarreling; quarrelling
I have been quarreling
you have been quarreling
he/she/it has been quarreling
we have been quarreling
they have been quarreling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it quarrel

SIMPLE PAST

I quarreled; quarrelled
you quarreled; quarrelled
he/she/it quarreled; quarrelled
we quarreled; quarrelled
they quarreled; quarrelled
I am quarreling, am quarrelling
we are quarrelling, are quarreling
you are quarrelling, are quarreling
he/she/it is quarreling, is quarrelling
they are quarrelling, are quarreling
I was quarrelling, was quarreling
we were quarreling, were quarrelling
you were quarreling, were quarrelling
he/she/it was quarrelling, was quarreling
they were quarreling, were quarrelling
I will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
we will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
you will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
he/she/it will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
they will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
I have been quarreling, have been quarrelling
we have been quarreling, have been quarrelling
you have been quarrelling, have been quarreling
he/she/it has been quarreling, has been quarrelling
they have been quarrelling, have been quarreling
I had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
we had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
you had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
he/she/it had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
they had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
I will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
we will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
you will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
he/she/it will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
they will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
I would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
we would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
you would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
he/she/it would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
they would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
I would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
we would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
you would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
he/she/it would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
they would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
I would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling
we would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling
you would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling
he/she/it would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling
they would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling

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