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English noun: question | |||
| 1. | question (communication) an instance of questioning | ||
| Samples | There was a question about my training. We made inquiries of all those who were present. | ||
| Synonyms | enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, query | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | inquiring, questioning | ||
| Antonyms | answer | ||
| 2. | question (communication) the subject matter at issue | ||
| Samples | The question of disease merits serious discussion. Under the head of minor Roman poets. | ||
| Synonyms | head | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | subject, theme, topic | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | matter of fact, matter of law, problem, question of fact, question of law | ||
| 3. | question (communication) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply | ||
| Samples | He asked a direct question. He had trouble phrasing his interrogations. | ||
| Synonyms | interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sentence | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cross-question, leading question, yes-no question | ||
| 4. | question (attribute) uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | ||
| Samples | The dubiousness of his claim. There is no question about the validity of the enterprise. | ||
| Synonyms | doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | precariousness, uncertainness, uncertainty | ||
| 5. | question (communication) a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote | ||
| Samples | He made a motion to adjourn. She called for the question. | ||
| Synonyms | motion | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | proposal | ||
| 6. | question (communication) an informal reference to a marriage proposal | ||
| Samples | He was ready to pop the question. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | marriage offer, marriage proposal, proposal, proposal of marriage | ||
English verb: question | |||
| 1. | question (communication) challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of | ||
| Samples | We must question your judgment in this matter. | ||
| Synonyms | call into question, oppugn | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | challenge | ||
| 2. | question (communication) pose a series of questions to | ||
| Samples | The suspect was questioned by the police. We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion. | ||
| Synonyms | interrogate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ask | ||
| 3. | question (communication) pose a question | ||
| Synonyms | query | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ask | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | check out, debrief, enquire, examine, feel out, inquire, interpellate, pump, sound out, wonder | ||
| 4. | question (communication) conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting | ||
| Examples | Sam cannot question Sue | ||
| Synonyms | interview | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | converse, discourse | ||
| 5. | question (communication) place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | ||
| Samples | I wonder whether this was the right thing to do. She wondered whether it would snow tonight. | ||
| Examples | They question whether there was a traffic accident | ||
| Synonyms | wonder | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | scruple | ||
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