question

[US]/'kwestʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/'kwɛstʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. an issue or topic to be discussed or considered; a difficult problem or uncertainty
vt. to ask (someone) a question; to express doubt or uncertainty about (something)

Phrases & Collocations

any questions

questionnaire

in question

to the question

no question

without question

open question

ask a question

out of question

question mark

good question

beyond question

an open question

personal question

the last question

technical question

security question

rhetorical question

put the question

Example Sentences

the question of the hour

There is no question of escape.

a question of ethics.

it is a moral question at root.

a question of common interest

introduce a question for debate

relegate a question to a committec

put a question to the judge.

That question did not arise.

This question is full of difficulties.

a catchy question on an exam.

This is an open question at the moment.

It's a difficult question to decide.

This question is very representative.

It's a question of secondary importance.

There is no question but that there is no air on the moon.

The question is without reason.

Real-world Examples

It's hard to conceive, and begs more questions.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

I'm sorry. I do not quite grasp your question. It bewilders me.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

He doesn't react beyond asking an occasional question.

Source: Universal Dialogue for Children's Animation

Don't bother me with such foolish questions.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

All the creatures had the same question.

Source: Drama: Alice in Wonderland

Besides, it's better to ask open-ended questions.

Source: Past National College Entrance Examination Listening Test Questions

But if you have any questions please ask now.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Practice Tests 7

To the British person, it's a genuine question.

Source: BBC Ideas Selection (Bilingual)

Got a burning question you want answered?

Source: Scientific World

So this history rouses two questions, who woke people before then?

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2018 Collection

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