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indirect question

in·di·rect ques·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-duh-rekt, -dahy- kwes-chuh n]
    • /ˌɪn dəˈrɛkt, -daɪ- ˈkwɛs tʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-duh-rekt, -dahy- kwes-chuh n]
    • /ˌɪn dəˈrɛkt, -daɪ- ˈkwɛs tʃən/

Definitions of indirect question words

  • countable noun indirect question An indirect question is the same as a reported question. 0
  • noun indirect question a question reported in indirect speech, as in She asked why you came 0

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Parts of speech for Indirect question

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

indirect question popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% 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 indirect question

noun indirect question

  • clue — A clue to a problem or mystery is something that helps you to find the answer to it.
  • feeler — a person or thing that feels.
  • hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
  • leader — a person or thing that leads.
  • poser — wannabe, pretentious person

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