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Moderateasking
The correct spelling is asking.
How to pronounce asking
/ˈaskɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈaskɪŋ/
Say it like: Ask-ing
The correct spelling is asking. To request (information, or an answer to a question). For example: "I asked her age."
Usage Examples
“I asked her age.”
“to ask a question”
“I'm going to ask this lady for directions.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To request (information, or an answer to a question).
- 2.To put forward (a question) to be answered.
- 3.To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
- 4.To request or petition; usually with for.
- 5.To request permission to do something.
noun
- 1.The act or process of posing a question or making a request.
- 2.A request, or petition.
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