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- pronunciation:
- kwes
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n
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- beyond question, in question, out of the question
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a sentence that asks for a reply.
Did you ask me a question?- synonyms:
- inquiry, query
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definition 2: |
a matter to be discussed.
Our town is looking at the question of whether to build a new school.- synonyms:
- issue, problem, topic
- similar words:
- business
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definition 3: |
a matter that is in doubt or not certain; problem.
The question of when the war will end is on everyone's mind.- synonyms:
- mystery, problem
- similar words:
- issue
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related words: |
business, distrust, doubt, misgiving, mystery |
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phrase: |
beyond question, in question, out of the question |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
questions, questioning, questioned |
definition 1: |
to ask a question of.
She questioned him about where he had been all night.- synonyms:
- ask, query
- similar words:
- inquire, pump, sound out, survey
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definition 2: |
to express doubt about.
I question your decision to leave home.- synonyms:
- doubt
- antonyms:
- accept
- similar words:
- challenge, contest, dispute, distrust, mistrust
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related words: |
analyze, deny, examine, query, wonder |
derivation: |
questioner (n.) |
The words question and quest both come from a Latin word that means "to seek or ask."
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