Definitions
- Asking for information in a polite and formal manner. - Seeking clarification or further details about a topic. - Showing interest in someone's well-being or situation.
- Asking a question or requesting information. - Searching for specific data or records in a database or system. - Questioning the validity or accuracy of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve seeking information or clarification.
- 2Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 3Both are polite and formal ways of asking questions.
- 4Both can be used in written or spoken communication.
- 5Both imply a desire to learn more about a topic or situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Inquire is more commonly used in British English, while query is more common in American English.
- 2Formality: Inquire is considered more formal than query.
- 3Purpose: Inquire is often used to show interest or concern, while query is more focused on obtaining specific information.
- 4Connotation: Inquire has a positive connotation, while query can sometimes have a negative or skeptical connotation.
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Remember this!
Inquire and query are synonyms that both refer to asking questions or seeking information. However, inquire is more formal and often used to show interest or concern, while query is more focused on obtaining specific information and can sometimes have a negative connotation.
