question

noun/verb
/ˈkwes.tʃən/

Meaning

A sentence designed to elicit information; or to ask something.
to ask someone about something; to doubt or challenge
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression

Example Sentences

She asked a difficult question during the meeting.

The police will question the witness about the incident.

The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

Example Expressions

beyond question

Synonyms

inquiry, query, ask, interrogate, inquire, challenge, interrogation, problem
Entry 1
inquiry, query, ask, interrogate
Entry 2
ask, interrogate, inquire, challenge
Entry 3
inquiry, query, interrogation, problem

Antonyms

answer, reply, accept, statement, declaration, response
Entry 1
answer, reply
Entry 2
answer, reply, accept
Entry 3
answer, statement, declaration, response

Collocations

ask a question, raise a question, answer a question, difficult question, question authority, question motives, question decisions, question witnesses, question validity, important question, open question
Entry 1
ask a question, raise a question, answer a question, difficult question
Entry 2
question authority, question motives, question decisions, question witnesses, question validity
Entry 3
ask a question, difficult question, important question, open question

More Example Sentences

Ma'am, I had a small question regarding the presentation.

You have to read through the book to answer the questions.

The teacher doesn’t explain unless students ask questions.

Did you ask any question to the teacher about the previous lesson?

Did you ask any question to the coach about the basketball practice?

Well, I started off well. But then they asked me a tricky question, and I got really nervous.

A grandmother teaches her grandchild to cook a traditional meal in her cozy kitchen using a recipe she learned as a young girl from her own mother while sharing stories about the family that make the child laugh and ask more questions about the past

A grandmother teaches her grandchild to cook a traditional meal in her cozy kitchen using a recipe she learned as a young girl from her own mother while sharing stories about the family that make the child laugh and ask more questions about the past creating memories that will last a lifetime

A librarian organizes a reading event at the community library for children and their parents every Saturday morning by selecting fun and educational books and reading them aloud in a cheerful voice while the children sit on colorful cushions and listen with big curious eyes asking questions about the characters and the story

A grandmother teaches her grandchild to cook a traditional meal in her cozy kitchen using a recipe she learned as a young girl from her own mother while sharing stories about the family that make the child laugh and ask more questions about the past creating memories that will last a lifetime and keeping the family traditions alive for the next generation.

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