question

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question is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Antonyms

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkwɛsʧən/
• SAMPA: /"kwEstS@n/
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[change] Noun

Singular question

Plural questions

1. Something someone says to have someone else say an answer.

   The question is: "How much money do we have?"

2. A trouble or thing to talk about.

   It was a question of right and wrong.

[change] Synonyms

• (sentence that asks) inquiry, query
• (problem) problem, difficulty, issue, subject, matter, subject matter
• (doubt) doubt, uncertainty, reservation, query, question mark

[change] Antonyms

• (sentence that asks) answer, response, reply, reaction, statement, declaration, comment
• (problem) resolution, solution, answer, response
• (doubt) certainty, confidence, assurance, sureness

[change] Verb

Plain form question

Third-person singular questions

Past tense questioned

Past participle questioned

Present participle questioning

1. To say questions to someone; to ask someone questions.

   She questioned him fully.

2. To have an idea that something may be true or may not be true.

   They question his reasons.

[change] Synonyms

• (ask questions) interrogate, quiz, ask, grill, probe, examine
• (doubt) doubt, suspect, mistrust, distrust, query

[change] Antonyms

• (ask questions) reply, respond, answer
• (doubt) confide, trust