Synonyms for

Queries

Verb / ˈkwɪri:z / Another word for queries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Queries are questions or requests for information.

Synonyms & similar words

query enquiry interrogation question inquiry answer questions inquiries doubts problems issues concerns uncertainties interrogations examinations inspections investigations searches scrutinies explorations probes tests checks audits reviews evaluations

Synonyms by register

Formal

inquiries interrogations investigations probings

Informal

questions riddles puzzles

Literary

interrogations probings

Antonyms

answers solutions resolutions replies responses clarifications

Common collocations

  • database queries
  • search queries
  • frequently asked queries
  • submit queries
  • answer queries
  • handle queries
  • complex queries
  • simple queries

Word family

noun query
verb query

Usage note

The word 'queries' is often used in technical contexts, especially in computing and databases. While it can be a synonym for 'questions', it often implies a more structured or formal request for information.

Example sentences

  1. I have some queries about the restaurant's menu.
  2. The customer service representative answered all of my queries.
  3. The teacher asked the students to write down any queries they had about the lesson.
  4. The detective had many queries about the crime scene.
  5. My doctor had some queries about my medical history.

Quotes

  • "A wise man's questions contain half the answer." - Solomon Ibn Gabirol
  • "The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions." - Antony Jay
  • "It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question." - Eugene Ionesco

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