question

Meaning

to ask someone about something; to doubt or challenge

a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression

A sentence designed to elicit information; or to ask something.

Example Sentences

The police will question the witness about the incident.

The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

She asked a difficult question during the meeting.

Example Expressions

beyond question

Synonyms

ask, interrogate, inquire, challenge, inquiry, query, interrogation, problem

Entry 1

ask, interrogate, inquire, challenge

Entry 2

inquiry, query, interrogation, problem

Entry 3

inquiry, query, ask, interrogate

Antonyms

answer, reply, accept, statement, declaration, response

Entry 1

answer, reply, accept

Entry 2

answer, statement, declaration, response

Entry 3

answer, reply

Collocations

question authority, question motives, question decisions, question witnesses, question validity, ask a question, difficult question, important question, open question, raise a question, answer a question

Entry 1

question authority, question motives, question decisions, question witnesses, question validity

Entry 2

ask a question, difficult question, important question, open question

Entry 3

ask a question, raise a question, answer a question, difficult question