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cross-question

cross-ques·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kraws, kros kwes-chuh n]
    • /krɔs, krɒs ˈkwɛs tʃən/
    • /krɒs ˈkwestʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kraws, kros kwes-chuh n]
    • /krɔs, krɒs ˈkwɛs tʃən/

Definitions of cross-question word

  • verb cross-question If you cross-question someone, you ask them a lot of questions about something. 3
  • verb cross-question to cross-examine 3
  • noun cross-question a question asked in cross-examination 3
  • verb with object cross-question to cross-examine. 1
  • noun cross-question a question asked by way of cross-examination. 1
  • noun cross-question a question performed during a cross-examination. 0
See all 7 definitions of cross-question

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Origin of cross-question

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Cross-question

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Cross-question

cross-question popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for cross-question

verb cross-question

  • catechize — to teach or examine by means of questions and answers
  • check — Check is also a noun.
  • debrief — When someone such as a soldier, diplomat, or astronaut is debriefed, they are asked to give a report on an operation or task that they have just completed.
  • grill — a grating or openwork barrier, as for a gate, usually of metal and often of decorative design.
  • inquire — to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
All 20 Synonyms of cross-question

Antonyms for cross-question

verb cross-question

  • reply — followup
  • answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
All 2 Antonyms of cross-question

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