Cool MateMeaning of Asking
Making a request for information or help.
In simple words: Requesting someone to do something or to give information.
Asking in a sentence
- She is asking for directions to the nearest bus stop.
- He is always asking questions during the lecture.
- I appreciate you asking about my well-being.
- Are you asking me to help with your project?
- The teacher was asking the students to submit their homework.
- She is asking her friend for advice on her essay.
- I heard him asking for a raise during his review.
- Is she asking if we can join the game?
How to use Asking
Use 'asking' when you want to know something or when you're requesting help. It's appropriate in both formal and informal situations but be polite in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
asking + object
Memory hint
Think of 'asking' like raising your hand to get someone's attention.
Related words
Collocations with Asking
- asking for help
- asking a question
- asking permission
- asking about
- asking someone out
Synonyms for Asking
- requesting
- inquiring
- questioning
- soliciting
- petitioning
Common mistakes with Asking
- Confusing 'ask' and 'ask for' regarding specific requests.
- Using 'asking' in the past tense incorrectly.
- Misplacing the verb tense when talking about future requests.
Asking appears in
Asking in other languages
- Arabicالعربيةسؤال
طلب شيء من شخص ما أو طلب معلومات منه.
- Bengaliবাংলাজিজ্ঞাসা করা
কাউকে কিছু করতে বা তথ্য দিতে বলা।
- GermanDeutschAsking
Jemanden bitten, etwas zu tun oder Informationen zu geben.
- SpanishEspañolPreguntando
Pedirle a alguien que haga algo o que dé información.
- Persianفارسیپرسیدن
وقتی از کسی چیزی میپرسی یا چیزی میخواهی.
- FrenchFrançaisDemander
Demander à quelqu'un de faire quelque chose ou de donner des informations.
- Hindiहिन्दीपूछना
किसी से कुछ करने या जानकारी देने के लिए कहना।
- ItalianItalianoChiedere
Chiedere a qualcuno di fare qualcosa o di dare informazioni.
- PortuguesePortuguêsPerguntando
Pedir a alguém para fazer algo ou dar informação.
- RussianРусскийСпрашивать
Просить кого-то что-то сделать или дать информацию.
- Urduاردوپوچھنا
کسی سے کچھ کرنے یا معلومات دینے کو کہنا۔
- Chinese中文询问, 请求
请求别人做某事或提供信息。
More words like Asking
- OrganizationA2
a group of people who form a business, club, etc. together in order to achieve a particular aim
- TruthB1
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
- Hiding the truth
Not revealing the true facts about something.
- Heroes
Individuals admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
- Come get it
An informal invitation to take something.
- What do you say
A phrase used to inquire about someone’s thoughts or opinion.
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Frequently asked questions about Asking
What does Asking mean?
Requesting someone to do something or to give information.
What is the definition of Asking?
Making a request for information or help.
How do you use Asking in a sentence?
She is asking for directions to the nearest bus stop.
Can you give another example of Asking?
He is always asking questions during the lecture.
What are synonyms for Asking?
Common alternatives include requesting, inquiring, questioning, soliciting, petitioning.
What words go with Asking?
It commonly pairs with asking for help, asking a question, asking permission, asking about, asking someone out.
What are common mistakes when using Asking?
Confusing 'ask' and 'ask for' regarding specific requests. Using 'asking' in the past tense incorrectly. Misplacing the verb tense when talking about future requests.
How do you pronounce Asking?
US: //ˈæskɪŋ//, UK: //ˈɑːskɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Asking?
Use 'asking' when you want to know something or when you're requesting help. It's appropriate in both formal and informal situations but be polite in formal contexts.