Word: Ask
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English āscian, āhsian, āxian, of West Germanic origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɑːsk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
say something in order to obtain an answer or some information
Short Definition:speak to get answer or information
Examples:- I asked her what she meant
- people are always asking questions
- ‘How much further?’ I asked
- the old man asked about her job
Definition:
say to (someone) that one wants them to do or give something
Short Definition:request someone to do something
Examples:- Mary asked her father for money
- I asked him to call the manager
- don't be afraid to ask for advice
Definition:
invite (someone) to one's home or a function
Short Definition:invite to social occasion
Examples:- it's about time we asked Pam to dinner
- she asked him round for a drink
Word: Ask
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɑːsk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a demand or situation that requires a specified degree of effort or commitment
Short Definition:difficult demand
Examples:- it is a big ask for him to go and play 90 minutes
- it was a tough ask, but they delivered
Definition:
a request, especially for a donation
Short Definition:request
Examples:- it was an awkward ask for more funding
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