- pronunciation:
- kwes
ch
n
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A question is something like "What is this?" or "Where are you going?" A question is something you say to find out something from another person.
Jared had a question for his teacher, so he raised his hand."How are you?" is a question that people often can ask other people just to be friendly. |
| definition 2: |
A question is a matter or problem to be discussed or considered.
The town council is going to discuss the question of whether to build a second high school.- synonyms:
- issue, problem, topic
- similar words:
- business
|
| definition 3: |
If we say that something is a "question," we mean that it is something that has no clear answer or solution.
What to do about the problem of too many raccoons in the park is still a question.- synonyms:
- mystery, problem
- similar words:
- issue
|
| related words: |
mystery |
|
|
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
questions, questioning, questioned |
| definition 1: |
When you question someone, you want to know things and you ask the person different things in order to find out.
The reporters questioned the governor about his plans for helping the hurricane victims.The police questioned people in the neighborhood, hoping someone had seen what happened in the street the night before.- synonyms:
- ask
- similar words:
- inquire, pump
|
| definition 2: |
When you question something, you are in doubt about it. You are not sure if it is a good thing or not.
Mrs. Curtis questioned her husband's decision to change jobs, but she didn't say anything.- synonyms:
- doubt
- antonyms:
- accept
- similar words:
- challenge, dispute
|
| related words: |
analyze, deny, examine, wonder |
| derivation: |
questioner (n.) |
The words
question and
quest both come from a Latin word that means "to seek or ask."