argument vs evidence

evidence vs argument

argument and evidence both are nouns.

argument is not a verb while evidence is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
argument	Yes	No	No	No
evidence	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, evidence is a hypernym of argument; that is, evidence is a word with a broader meaning than argument:

argument: a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
evidence: an indication that makes something evident

argument (noun)	evidence (noun)
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable	your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning	(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal	an indication that makes something evident
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

argument (verb)	evidence (verb)
	provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
	provide evidence for
	give evidence

Difference between argument and evidence

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