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question

/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/noun, verb2 syllables

Question means: an instance of questioning.

Synonyms for question26

noun, as in an instance of questioning

inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation

noun, as in a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence

noun, as in uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness

noun, as in the subject matter at issue

head

noun, as in a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

motion

verb, as in challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

oppugn, call into question

verb, as in pose a series of questions to

interrogate

verb, as in pose a question

query

verb, as in conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

interview

verb, as in place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

wonder

also used for question

subject, topic, problem, consideration, proposition, issue, proposal, contest, frain, quaeritate

Includes material from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Opposites of question

answer

What does question mean?11

noun

1

an instance of questioning“there was a question about my training”

2

a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply“he asked a direct question”

3

uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something“the dubiousness of his claim”

4

the subject matter at issue“the question of disease merits serious discussion”

5

a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote“he made a motion to adjourn”

6

an informal reference to a marriage proposal“he was ready to pop the question”

verb

1

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of“We must question your judgment in this matter”

2

pose a series of questions to“The suspect was questioned by the police”

3

pose a question

4

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

5

place in doubt or express doubtful speculation“I wonder whether this was the right thing to do”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with question?4

three syllables

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Question in a sentence

  • In such a case, you can always ask a question in return.orcrist
  • Like the great scholar that he was, he answered the question easily.unknown
  • Without a passport, leaving a country is out of the question.CK
  • There were a lot of opinions, pro and con, on this question.AlanF_US
  • In respect of this question, there are three opinions.unknown
  • With respect to this question, there are three problems.unknown
  • With respect to this question, there are three opinions.unknown
  • If you have a question, please raise your right hand.CK

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Forms of question

as a noun

plural
questions

as a verb

past tense
questioned
present participle
questioning
third-person singular
questions
past participle
questioned