question vs answer
question
Definitions
noun
- an instance of questioning
- uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
- the subject matter at issue
- an informal reference to a marriage proposal
- a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
verb
- conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
- challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
- pose a series of questions to
- pose a question
Examples
Second, that the entire Reichstag assented to the declarations made by the speakers on Tuesday that the Emperor had exceeded his constitutional prerogatives in private discussion with foreigners concerning Germany's attitude on controverted questions.
We do not allow people a second try on a second question when they have so absurdly got it right the first time round.
Consumers get incredibly upset when dieticians and researchers backtrack on previous findings, proclaiming that products once deemed healthy are now in question.
answer
Definitions
verb
- understand the meaning of
- be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of
- respond to a signal
- react verbally
- react to a stimulus or command
noun
- a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
- the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
- the speech act of replying to a question
- a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
- a nonverbal reaction
Examples
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well.
Students should ring the correct answers in pencil.
There was no one who went before you and knew all the answers.
