what does question mean?
QUESTION as NOUN
- Meaning
- uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- the dubiousness of his claim
- there is no question about the validity of the enterprise
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- the subject matter at issue
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- the question of disease merits serious discussion
- under the head of minor Roman poets
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Hyponym(s)
- Meaning
- an informal reference to a marriage proposal
Usage Example(s)
- he was ready to pop the question
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- he made a motion to adjourn
- she called for the question
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- an instance of questioning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- there was a question about my training
- we made inquiries of all those who were present
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Antonym(s)
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- he asked a direct question
- he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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QUESTION as VERB
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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Derived(s)
- Meaning
- pose a series of questions to
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- The suspect was questioned by the police
- We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- We must question your judgment in this matter
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
- she wondered whether it would snow tonight
Hypernyms(s) question is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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