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Question Verb: Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：to ask (question)

question 🔊

/ˈkwɛstʃən/

to ask someone something in order to get information.

Student questioning teacher in classroom scene

to ask 🔊

➕

/tuː æsk/

To address a query to someone; to seek information by posing a question.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'quaestio' (a seeking), from 'quaerere' (to ask).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'quest' in 'question' – every question is a quest for knowledge.

📖 Example

The student raised her hand to question the teacher about the confusing formula. 🔊 The student raised her hand to question the teacher about the confusing formula.

🔗 Collocations

question someone about something – to ask someone for information on a specific topic

question the witness – to ask questions of a witness in a legal setting

question a decision – to ask for clarification or reasons behind a decision

🔄 Synonyms

ask (v.) – To say or write something to someone in order to get an answer.

inquire (v.) – To ask for information in a formal or polite way.

interrogate (v.) – To ask someone a lot of questions, often in a systematic or forceful manner.

🚫 Antonyms

answer (v.) – To say or write something as a reply to a question.

respond (v.) – To reply or react to something that has been said or done.

🌱 Derivatives

questioner (n.) – A person who asks questions.

questioning (adj.) – Showing a tendency to ask questions or express doubt.

📖 Cultural Story

Originating from Latin 'quaerere' (to seek), the word evolved through Old French into English. It has been used since the 14th century.

Meaning 2：to doubt (question)

question 🔊

/ˈkwɛstʃən/

to have or express doubts about something; to challenge its truth or value.

Person doubting with glowing light bulb above head

to doubt 🔊

➕

/tuː daʊt/

To express uncertainty about the truth, validity, or value of something; to challenge or dispute.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Many scientists began to question the old theory after new evidence was discovered. 🔊 Many scientists began to question the old theory after new evidence was discovered.

🔗 Collocations

question the validity – to express doubt about whether something is valid or correct

question the authority – to challenge the power or right of a person or organization to make decisions

question the decision – to express uncertainty or disagreement with a choice that has been made

🔄 Synonyms

doubt (v.) – To feel uncertain about the truth or reliability of something.

challenge (v.) – To question the truth, validity, or correctness of something in a direct manner.

dispute (v.) – To argue about or express disagreement with a statement or belief.

🚫 Antonyms

accept (v.) – To believe or agree that something is true or valid.

believe (v.) – To accept something as true without proof or question.

trust (v.) – To have confidence in the truth or reliability of something.

🌱 Derivatives

questionable (adj.) – Open to doubt or suspicion; not reliable or certain.

unquestionable (adj.) – Not able to be doubted or disputed; certain.

questioningly (adv.) – In a manner that shows doubt or curiosity.