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Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.

In the form of, or by means of, a question; in an interrogative manner.

o say so." Sir W. Scott. "I did love him, but scorn him now." Latham. (c) In negative and interrogative constructions, do and did are in common use. I do not wish to see them; what do you think Did Cæsar cross the Tiber He did not. "Do you love me" Shak. (d) Do, as an auxiliary, is supposed to have been first used befo…

ng the accent; not enclitic; -- said of certain indefinite pronouns and adverbs when used interrogatively, which, when not so used, are ordinarilly enclitic.

Answering to an interrogative or inquiry; conveying a reply; as, redditive words.

As an interrogative pronoun, used in asking questions regarding either persons or things; as, what is this what did you say what poem is this what child is lost What see'st thou in the ground Shak. What is man, that thou art mindful of him Ps. viii. 4. What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey hi…

At what time; -- used interrogatively. When shall these things be Matt. xxiv. 3.

hence, from what or which source, origin, antecedent, premise, or the like; how; -- used interrogatively. Whence hath this man this wisdom Matt. xiii. 54. Whence and what art thou Milton.

At or in what place; hence, in what situation, position, or circumstances; -- used interrogatively. God called unto Adam, . . . Where art thou Gen. iii. 9.

About where; near what or which place; -- used interrogatively and relatively; as, whereabouts did you meet him

At what; -- used interrogatively; as, whereat are you offended

By what; how; -- used interrogatively. Whereby shall I know this Luke i. 18.

For what reason; why; -- used interrogatively. But wherefore that I tell my tale. Chaucer. Wherefore didst thou doubt Matt. xiv. 31.

In what; -- used interrogatively. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him! Mal. ii. 17.

Into what; -- used interrogatively.

Of what; -- used interrogatively. Whereof was the house built Johnson.

On what; -- used interrogatively; as, whereon do we stand

To what; to what end; -- used interrogatively.

With what; -- used interrogatively. Wherewith shall I save Israel Judg. vi. 15.

Which (of two); which one (of two); -- used interrogatively and relatively. [Archaic] Now choose yourself whether that you liketh. Chaucer. One day in doubt I cast for to compare Whether in beauties' glory did exceed. Spenser. Whether of them twain did the will of his father Matt. xxi. 31.