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- pronunciation:
- kwes
ch
 n
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- beyond question, in question, out of the question
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sentence that requests information or some other type of reply.
Only a few students asked the professor questions during her lecture.- synonyms:
- inquiry, query
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| definition 2: |
a matter to be considered or discussed.
The question of tearing down the old library was the main topic of discussion at the town meeting.- synonyms:
- issue, problem, topic
- similar words:
- business, point
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| definition 3: |
something for which there is no clear answer at present; a matter of uncertainty, puzzlement, or controversy.
It is a real question how soon the war will end.After reading the article, I was left with many questions.- synonyms:
- mystery, problem, uncertainty
- similar words:
- issue
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| definition 4: |
a proposal requiring discussion and a vote, as in a legislature.
- synonyms:
- motion
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| related words: |
bit, business, distrust, doubt, exception, misgiving, mystery |
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| phrase: |
beyond question, in question, out of the question |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
questions, questioning, questioned |
| definition 1: |
to ask a question or questions of, esp. concerning serious matters or because of suspicions.
The reporters questioned the governor about his plans for helping the flood victims.His parents questioned him about where he had been till four o'clock in the morning.- synonyms:
- ask, query
- similar words:
- inquire, pump, sound out, survey
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| definition 2: |
to interrogate, esp. a witness to or a suspect of a crime.
The police are questioning the suspect now.- synonyms:
- examine, interrogate
- similar words:
- catechize, cross-examine, grill, pump, query, quiz, scrutinize, test
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| definition 3: |
to express misgiving or doubt about.
I question your wisdom in this decision.- synonyms:
- doubt, suspect
- antonyms:
- accept
- similar words:
- challenge, contest, dispute, distrust, mistrust
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| related words: |
analyze, deny, discredit, examine, query, sound, suspect, take exception, wonder |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to ask questions.
- synonyms:
- inquire
- similar words:
- ask, probe
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| related words: |
check, inquire |
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| derivation: |
questioner (n.) |
The words question and quest both come from a Latin word that means "to seek or ask."
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