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Question

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/

Meaning of Question

a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information

In simple words: A sentence or phrase that asks for information.

Question in a sentence

• The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
• I have a question about the homework assignment.
• Can you please write your question on the board?
• In the meeting, he raised an interesting question that sparked a discussion.
• My little brother always asks a lot of silly questions.

How to use Question

Use 'question' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate in classrooms, interviews, and casual conversations. Avoid using in situations where a statement is expected.

Grammar pattern

question + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'quest' for answers - a question leads you on a quest!

Related words

Collocations with Question

• awkward
• difficult
• embarrassing
• ask (somebody)
• have
• address
• question about
• question as to
• question concerning to
• awkward
• difficult
• embarrassing
• ask (somebody)
• have
• address
• question about
• question as to
• question concerning to
• burning
• challenging
• controversial
• bring up
• pose
• raise
• arise
• go unanswered
• remain unanswered
• question about
• question for
• question of
• come into
• call into
• be open to
• beyond question
• in question
• without question

Synonyms for Question

• inquiry
• query
• interrogation
• probe
• examination

Opposites of Question

• answer
• solution

Common mistakes with Question

• Confusing 'question' with 'query' in formal contexts.
• Using 'questions' as a singular noun, e.g., 'I have a question' instead of 'I have questions.'

Frequently asked questions about Question

What does Question mean?

A sentence or phrase that asks for information.

What is the definition of Question?

a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information

How do you use Question in a sentence?

The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

Can you give another example of Question?

I have a question about the homework assignment.

What are synonyms for Question?

Common alternatives include inquiry, query, interrogation, probe, examination.

What is the opposite of Question?

Opposite meanings include answer, solution.

What words go with Question?

It commonly pairs with awkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, awkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, burning, challenging, controversial, bring up, pose, raise, arise, go unanswered, remain unanswered, question about, question for, question of, come into, call into, be open to, beyond question, in question, without question.

What are common mistakes when using Question?

Confusing 'question' with 'query' in formal contexts. Using 'questions' as a singular noun, e.g., 'I have a question' instead of 'I have questions.'

How do you pronounce Question?

US: /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Question?

Use 'question' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate in classrooms, interviews, and casual conversations. Avoid using in situations where a statement is expected.

What CEFR level is Question?

"Question" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.