Argue Against vs. Argue With
How to use "argue against" and "argue with" correctlyThis is an entry on my list of Common Errors in English Usage. Visit the main page for direct links to additional entries.
You argue with a person:
argued with the plan
argued with him about the plan
You argue against an opinion, approach, tactic, etc.:
argued against him about the planargued with the plan
argued against the plan
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