A131 words
Common Questions
Question words and phrases for basic communication.
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Words in this collection
- whatdeterminerwətThe primary interrogative pronoun used to ask about the identity, nature, or value of something.
- whereadverbʰwɛərUsed to ask about or refer to a place, location, or situation.
- whenadverbwɛnUsed to ask or refer to the time at which something happens or is expected to happen.
- whyadverbʰwaɪA question word used to ask about the reason, cause, or purpose of something.
- howadverbhaʊThe manner or method in which something happens or is done; by what means.
- manyadjectiveˈmɛn iA large number of people or things.
- muchdeterminermʌtʃA large quantity or to a great degree; used with uncountable nouns and to modify comparative adjectives/adverbs.
- yesjɛsUsed to give a positive answer or express agreement.
- noadverbnoʊA word used to give a negative response or to deny something; the opposite of 'yes'.
- pleaseverbˈpliːzɪdlɪUsed to make a request or command more polite; to cause satisfaction or pleasure.
- thankθæŋkto express gratitude or appreciation to someone for something they have done or given
- hellointerjectionhɛˈloʊA conventional expression used as a greeting or to begin a telephone conversation.
- goodbyeˌɡʊdˈbaɪA conventional expression used when parting; a farewell.
- namenounneɪmA word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
- addressnounəˈdrɛsThe details of where someone lives or an organization is located; to speak or write to someone directly; to deal with or discuss a problem, question, or situation.
- phonenounfoʊnA device for transmitting and receiving sound over distances, particularly voice conversations.
- numbernounnŭm<strong>′</strong>bərA mathematical value representing a count or quantity.
- meanverb-transitivemēnA versatile word with three primary meanings: to intend/signify (verb), unkind/miserly (adjective), and average/middle value (noun/adjective).
- understandverbˌʌndəˈstændto perceive the intended meaning of something or someone; to grasp the nature, significance, or explanation of.
- speakverb-intransitivespikTo use one's voice to articulate words and communicate verbally.
- englishnounˈɪŋɡlɪʃThe West Germanic language originating in England, now spoken as a first or second language worldwide, and the people or culture associated with England.
- helpverb-transitivehɛlpTo give assistance or support; to make it easier for someone to do something.
- problemnounˈprɒbləmA matter or situation regarded as unwelcome, harmful, or difficult to deal with and needing to be resolved.
- questionnounˈkwɛstʃənA sentence worded or expressed in order to elicit information; an interrogative sentence.
- answernounˈæn sərA spoken or written reply to a question, request, or accusation; a solution to a problem.
- correctverb-transitivekəˈrɛktconforming to fact, truth, or a standard; free from error; accurate.
- wrongrɒŋNot correct, true, or accurate; contrary to what is morally right, just, or acceptable.
- repeatverbrɪˈpiːtTo say, do, or occur again.
- knowverb-transitivenoʊTo have information in your mind; to be aware of something through observation, inquiry, or experience.
- maybeadverbˈmeɪˌbiːExpresses uncertainty about a possibility or probability.
- stilladjectivestɪlA state of absence of motion or sound; remaining as before; up to and including the present time.