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asking

The correct spelling is asking.

How to pronounce asking

/ˈaskɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To request (information, or an answer to a question).
  2. 2.To put forward (a question) to be answered.
  3. 3.To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
  4. 4.To request or petition; usually with for.
  5. 5.To request permission to do something.

noun

  1. 1.The act or process of posing a question or making a request.
  2. 2.A request, or petition.

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