further questions — Additional inquiries or requests for more information beyond what has already been asked
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Additional inquiries or requests for more information beyond what has already been asked
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrðər ˈkwestʃənz/
Example Sentences
- After the alien explained how to make pizza, the humans had further questions about intergalactic delivery.
- If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact our support team.
- The detective's further questions revealed that the butler was actually a robot programmed to steal cookies.
further questions
NOUN[/ˈfɜːrðər ˈkwestʃənz/]
Additional inquiries or requests for more information beyond what has already been asked
After the press briefing, reporters raised further questions about the new policy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Further derives from Old English 'fyrþra' (meaning 'more distant' or 'further away'), while question originates from Latin 'quaestio' (meaning 'inquiry' or 'act of asking'). Together, the phrase evolved to denote inquiries that probe more deeply or extend investigation beyond initial points.
Breakdown
further (Old English fyrþra, comparative of 'far') + questions (Latin quaestio, from quaerere 'to seek or ask'). The combination morphologically represents 'more distant/advanced' + 'inquiries'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the alien explained how to make pizza, the humans had further questions about intergalactic delivery.”
“If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact our support team.”
“The detective's further questions revealed that the butler was actually a robot programmed to steal cookies.”
“The presentation was clear, but several participants raised further questions during the Q&A session.”
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