Have you inquired at the hospitals vs Question

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Have you inquired at the hospitals

Top 5,000 (fairly common)

Question

Top 1,000 (very common) A1 noun

Most common: Question

	Have you inquired at the hospitals	Question
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //ɪnˈkwaɪə// 🇺🇸 //ɪnˈkwaɪr//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/
Meaning	To ask about something, usually to get information.	A sentence or phrase that asks for information.
Example	Have you inquired at the hospitals about their visiting hours?	The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 5,000 (fairly common)	Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level	-	A1
Part of speech		noun
Collocations	inquire about, inquire whether, inquire at, inquire into, inquire regarding	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
Antonyms	-	answer, solution
Common mistakes	Confused with 'require' – they have different meanings., Using 'inquire into' incorrectly – it implies deeper investigation., Mixing 'inquire' with 'query' in contexts where 'inquire' is more suitable.	Confusing 'question' with 'query' in formal contexts., Using 'questions' as a singular noun, e.g., 'I have a question' instead of 'I have questions.'
Usage notes	Use 'inquire' in formal contexts, like business or academic settings. Avoid in casual conversations.	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.

See it in real clips

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

Have you inquired at the hospitals?

Have you inquired at the hospitals

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

Ah. That is a very good question, Hastings.

There is a question I would like to ask.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

Which begs the question, why invent them at all?

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

Ah. That is a very good question, Hastings.

There is a question I would like to ask.

Question

Frequently asked questions: Have you inquired at the hospitals vs Question

What's the difference between Have you inquired at the hospitals and Question?

Have you inquired at the hospitals: To ask about something, usually to get information. Question: A sentence or phrase that asks for information.

Which is more common: Have you inquired at the hospitals and Question?

Question is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Have you inquired at the hospitals: Have you inquired at the hospitals about their visiting hours? Question: The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

Can I use Have you inquired at the hospitals and Question interchangeably?

Not always. Have you inquired at the hospitals and Question are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.