plural noun
Things that people say or write to ask for information.
Do you have any questions about the lesson?
The professor asked the students to write questions.
American English
How to pronounce questions
noun · verbA1Very common word
KʰWEHSchnz
/ˈkʰwɛs.ʧn̩z/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of question
Questions can be the plural of the noun question or the third-person singular form of the verb question.
Things that people say or write to ask for information.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Issues that people need to discuss or decide.
The questions about cost took hours to discuss.
The main questions are where to meet and when to start.
plural noun
Doubts about whether things are true, correct, or good.
She has many unanswered questions about her future.
The report raised questions about the safety of the product.
third-person singular verb
Asks someone for information, especially in a careful or formal way.
The reporter questions the mayor about the new plan.
The detective questions the witness carefully.
Good to know
For a normal request for information, ask is more common. Questions often sounds more formal or suggests a detailed interview.
Useful expressions
impossible or not allowed
A second car is out of the question.
certainly; with no doubt
She is, without question, the best person for the job.
to make people doubt something
The new evidence called his story into question.