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QUESTION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Question.

How to pronounce question:

US

Question - as a noun

An instance of questioning

Example: "There was a question about my training"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enquiry19inquiry19interrogation14query17
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
answer9

The subject matter at issue

Example: "The question of disease merits serious discussion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
head8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subject18theme10topic9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

Example: "He asked a direct question"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interrogation14interrogative17interrogative sentence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sentence10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

Example: "The dubiousness of his claim"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doubt8doubtfulness18dubiousness14

A formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

Example: "He made a motion to adjourn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motion8

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)
call into questionoppugn11

Pose a series of questions to

Example: "The suspect was questioned by the police"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interrogate12

Pose a question

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
query17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask7enquire16inquire16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interview15

Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

Example: "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wonder10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chew overcontemplate17excogitate20meditate11mull6mull overmuse6ponder9reflect12ruminate10speculate13think 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."
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Word Game Points

Is QUESTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, question is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
QUESTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is QUESTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, question is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUESTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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