QUESTION
(noun, verb)
There are 11 meanings of the word
Question.
Definitions
How to pronounce question:
US
Question - as a noun
An instance of questioning
Example: "There was a question about my training"
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
The subject matter at issue
Example: "The question of disease merits serious discussion"
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
Example: "He asked a direct question"
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
Example: "The dubiousness of his claim"
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A formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
Example: "He made a motion to adjourn"
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An informal reference to a marriage proposal
Example: "He was ready to pop the question"
Question - as a verb
Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
Example: "We must question your judgment in this matter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Pose a series of questions to
Example: "The suspect was questioned by the police"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Pose a question
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
Example: "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
- chew over
- contemplate
- excogitate
- meditate
- mull
- mull over
- muse
- ponder
- reflect
- ruminate
- speculate
- think over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I have a question about the homework assignment."
"She posed an interesting question during the lecture."
"The quiz had multiple-choice questions."
"He asked a difficult question that stumped the panel."
"I will answer your question after the presentation."
Word Game Points
Is QUESTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, question is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
QUESTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is QUESTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, question is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordQUESTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is QUESTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, question is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordQUESTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.