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question vs enquire

enquire vs question

question is a noun but enquire is not a noun.

question and enquire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
question Yes No Yes No
enquire No No Yes No
As verbs, enquire is a hypernym of question; that is, enquire is a word with a broader meaning than question:
  • question: pose a question
  • enquire: address a question to and expect an answer from
Other hypernyms of question include ask, inquire.
As verbs, enquire is a hyponym of question; that is, enquire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than question:
  • question: pose a question
  • enquire: have a wish or desire to know something
Other hyponyms of question include inquire, wonder, interpellate, examine, pump, check out, feel out, sound out, debrief.
As verbs, enquire is a hypernym of question; that is, enquire is a word with a broader meaning than question:
  • question: pose a series of questions to
  • enquire: address a question to and expect an answer from
Other hypernyms of question include ask, inquire.
question (noun) enquire (noun)
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
an instance of questioning
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
question (verb) enquire (verb)
pose a question have a wish or desire to know something
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of address a question to and expect an answer from
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation conduct an inquiry or investigation of
pose a series of questions to
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
Difference between question and enquire

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