question

/ˈkwɛstʃən/

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Also a verb

Meaning

  1. A sentence or phrase that asks for information.

    • Raise your hand if you have a question.

  2. A problem or matter that needs to be discussed or dealt with.

    • The main question is how we're going to pay for it.

  3. Doubt or uncertainty about something.

    • There is no question that she is the best person for the job.

How it's used

When this means “says what the question is about”

  • question about + noun

I have a question about my order.

When this means “names a matter to deal with”

  • the question of + noun / whether

There's still the question of who will drive.

Collocations

  • answer a question
  • good question
  • quick question
  • the real question
  • raise a question
  • no question
  • without question

Synonyms

Antonyms

Idioms

  • out of the question

    not possible or not allowed

    Going out tonight is out of the question. I have to work.

  • in question

    being talked about

    The day in question was a Monday.