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- [kweer-ee]
- /ˈkwɪər i/
- /ˈkwɪə.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kweer-ee]
- /ˈkwɪər i/
Definitions of queries word
- noun plural queries a question; an inquiry. 1
- noun plural queries mental reservation; doubt. 1
- noun plural queries Printing. a question mark (?), especially as added on a manuscript, proof sheet, or the like, indicating doubt as to some point in the text. 1
- noun plural queries an inquiry from a writer to an editor of a magazine, newspaper, etc., regarding the acceptability of or interest in an idea for an article, news story, or the like: usually presented in the form of a letter that outlines or describes the projected piece. 1
- verb with object queries to ask or inquire about: No one queried his presence. 1
- verb with object queries to question as doubtful or obscure: to query a statement. 1
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Origin of queries
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; alteration (cf. -y3) of earlier quere < Latin quaere quaere
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Queries
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
queries popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
queries usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for queries
noun queries
- inquiries — a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.
- interrogations — Plural form of interrogation.
- demands — Plural form of demand.
- objections — Plural form of objection.
- concerns — Relate to; be about.
verb queries
- challenges — Plural form of challenge.
- quizzes — an informal test or examination of a student or class.
- disputes — Plural form of dispute.
- knocks — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- grills — Plural form of grill.
Antonyms for queries
noun queries
- answers — a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.: He sent an answer to my letter promptly.
- agreements — Plural form of agreement.
- replies — to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond: to reply to a question.
- beliefs — something believed; an opinion or conviction: a belief that the earth is flat.
- certainties — Plural form of certainty.
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