Cool MateMeaning of Ask
In simple words: To say you want to know something or want something from someone.
Ask in a sentence
- I want to ask you a question about your homework.
- Can you ask her where the nearest bus stop is?
- Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
- I will ask my friend if she wants to join us for dinner.
- He decided to ask his teacher for clarification on the assignment.
How to use Ask
Use 'ask' when requesting information or help. It's suitable for most situations but can be too direct in formal contexts. Be mindful of politeness.
Grammar pattern
ask + object + for + object
Memory hint
Remember 'ask' as 'a-s-k', like 'a simple question'.
Related words
Collocations with Ask
- gently
- quietly
- softly
- want to
- dare (to)
- forget to
- about
- get asked something
- if you don’t mind me asking
- if you don’t mind my asking
- nicely
- specifically
- for
- nicely
- specifically
- for
- nicely
- specifically
- for
Common mistakes with Ask
- 'Ask for' vs 'ask to': Confusing when to use 'for' versus 'to'.
- Overusing: Using 'ask' too frequently in a conversation can sound repetitive.
- Omitting the object: Forgetting to specify what you're asking for or about.
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Ask in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
اسأل
أن تقول أنك تريد معرفة شيء أو تريد شيئًا من شخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জিজ্ঞাসা করা
তুমি কিছু জানতে চাও বা কারো কাছ থেকে কিছু চাও, এটা বলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Fragen
Zu sagen, dass man etwas wissen oder von jemandem etwas haben möchte.
- SpanishEspañol
Preguntar
Decir que quieres saber algo o que quieres algo de alguien.
- Persianفارسی
پرسیدن
گفتن اینکه میخواهید چیزی را بدانید یا چیزی از کسی بخواهید.
- FrenchFrançais
Demander
Dire que tu veux savoir quelque chose ou que tu veux quelque chose de quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पूछना
यह कहना कि आप कुछ जानना चाहते हैं या किसी से कुछ चाहते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Chiedere
Dire che vuoi sapere qualcosa o vuoi qualcosa da qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Perguntar
Dizer que você quer saber algo ou quer algo de alguém.
- RussianРусский
Спрашивать, Просить
Сказать, что хочешь что-то узнать или получить от кого-то.
- Urduاردو
پوچھنا
یہ کہنا کہ آپ کچھ جاننا چاہتے ہیں یا کسی سے کچھ چاہتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
问
说你想知道某事或想从某人那里得到某物。
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Frequently asked questions about Ask
What does Ask mean?
To say you want to know something or want something from someone.
What is the definition of Ask?
to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information
How do you use Ask in a sentence?
I want to ask you a question about your homework.
Can you give another example of Ask?
Can you ask her where the nearest bus stop is?
What are synonyms for Ask?
Common alternatives include inquire, request, question, probe, seek.
What is the opposite of Ask?
Opposite meanings include refuse, deny, ignore.
What words go with Ask?
It commonly pairs with gently, quietly, softly, want to, dare (to), forget to, about, get asked something, if you don’t mind me asking, if you don’t mind my asking, nicely, specifically, for, nicely, specifically, for, nicely, specifically, for.
What are common mistakes when using Ask?
'Ask for' vs 'ask to': Confusing when to use 'for' versus 'to'. Overusing: Using 'ask' too frequently in a conversation can sound repetitive. Omitting the object: Forgetting to specify what you're asking for or about.
How do you pronounce Ask?
US: /["/æsk/","/æsks/","/æskt/","/ˈæskɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɑːsk/","/ɑːsks/","/ɑːskt/","/ˈɑːskɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ask?
Use 'ask' when requesting information or help. It's suitable for most situations but can be too direct in formal contexts. Be mindful of politeness.
What CEFR level is Ask?
"Ask" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.