ask — to say something in order to obtain an answer or some information
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say something in order to obtain an answer or some information
Pronunciation (IPA): /æsk/
Korean meaning: 묻다, 질문하다
Korean pronunciation: **애**스크
Example Sentences
- Don't ask me why I have 17 cats - it just happened!
- I asked my GPS for directions, but it told me to swim across the ocean.
- Students often ask teachers for extra credit before exams.
ask
VERB//æsk//
to say something in order to obtain an answer or some information
💡 Concept
The curious child raised her hand to ask the teacher a question.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/æsk/
🇬🇧 UK/ɑːsk/
🌳Etymology
Rootask
Origin
고대 영어 'ascian'에서 유래된 단어로, 게르만어족의 공통 조상어에서 나왔습니다. '요구하다, 찾다'는 의미를 가진 인도유럽어근에서 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
taskmaskflask
task
mask
flask
🔗Collocations
ask a question
ask for help
ask permission
ask someone out
ask around
ask for trouble
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Don't ask me why I have 17 cats - it just happened!”
😄 Fun example
“I asked my GPS for directions, but it told me to swim across the ocean.”
“Students often ask teachers for extra credit before exams.”
“She asked her mom if she could stay out late.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
inquirerequestquestiondemandseek
Antonyms
answerreplyrespond
Related
questionrequestinquirydemandquery
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