problem vs question

question vs problem

problem and question both are nouns.

problem is not a verb while question is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
problem	Yes	No	No	No
question	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, question is a hypernym of problem; that is, question is a word with a broader meaning than problem:

problem: a question raised for consideration or solution
question: the subject matter at issue

Other hypernyms of problem include head.

problem (noun)	question (noun)
a source of difficulty	uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
a question raised for consideration or solution	an instance of questioning
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved	the subject matter at issue
	a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
	a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
	an informal reference to a marriage proposal

problem (verb)	question (verb)
	pose a question
	challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
	place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
	pose a series of questions to
	conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

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