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I have a question vs I have a doubt

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have a question' is commonly used when someone wants to ask about something they don't understand or need clarification on. On the other hand, 'I have a doubt' is less common in everyday English and is more commonly used in Indian English to express uncertainty or skepticism.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1088 views

I have a question

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone wants to ask about something they don't understand or need clarification on.

Examples:

I have a question about the homework assignment.
Do you mind if I ask a question?
Feel free to interrupt me if you have a question.

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Alternatives:

Can I ask a question?
May I inquire about something?
I'd like to clarify something.

I have a doubt

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday English.

This phrase is more commonly used in Indian English to express uncertainty or skepticism.

Examples:

I have a doubt about the accuracy of the data.
She expressed her doubts about the project's success.
If you have any doubts, feel free to ask.

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I have a doubt about the compatibility of products; whom can I ask?
Thank you, the tutorial is excellent, but I have a doubt:
If I have a doubt about how to do something: What color would you see as a background?
Link near the I have a doubt about Privacy Policy.Who can I contact?
I have a doubt: it's Professor Tommasi?
When I have a doubt I wonder what Marco Travaglio would do.
Come to think of it, I have a doubt.
Swami, I know that I am crossing my limits, but please excuse me. I have a doubt here.
ELENA - I have a doubt today may exist bands as powerful as it was in the 80's.
Yes, I have a doubt. I think it was an error, a judicial error.
I have a doubt of who to play between Douglas Costa and Bernardeschi and between Barzagli, De Sciglio or Lichsteiner behind, I will decide between today and tomorrow.
Even I have a doubt.
On the Lauria-Giubilo variant, Valerio, I have a doubt.

Alternatives:

I'm not sure about that.
I'm skeptical about it.
I have reservations about that.

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