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Asked

🇬🇧 UK //ɑːskt// 🇺🇸 US //æskt//

Meaning of Asked

To have made a request for information or help.

In simple words: To request information or help.

Asked in a sentence

• She asked me for directions to the museum.
• He asked if I wanted to join him for lunch.
• I asked my teacher about the homework assignment.
• They asked for help with the project.
• The journalist asked tough questions during the interview.
• She asked about the cancellation policy at the hotel.

How to use Asked

Typically used to initiate a question or request. Can be informal (e.g., 'I asked him') or formal (e.g., 'I would like to ask a question'). Avoid using in very casual contexts without proper framing.

Grammar pattern

ask + object + complement

Memory hint

Think of 'ask' as a way to 'open the door' to information.

Related words

Collocations with Asked

• ask a question
• ask someone for help
• ask for advice
• ask about
• ask for permission

Synonyms for Asked

• inquired
• requested
• questioned
• interrogated
• probed

Opposites of Asked

• answered
• replied
• declined

Common mistakes with Asked

• Using 'asked' without a subject (e.g., 'I asked' but not 'asked him').
• Confusing past and present tense (e.g., using 'ask' instead of 'asked').
• Not following up with a proper question or request after 'asked'.

Frequently asked questions about Asked

What does Asked mean?

To request information or help.

What is the definition of Asked?

To have made a request for information or help.

How do you use Asked in a sentence?

She asked me for directions to the museum.

Can you give another example of Asked?

He asked if I wanted to join him for lunch.

What are synonyms for Asked?

Common alternatives include inquired, requested, questioned, interrogated, probed.

What is the opposite of Asked?

Opposite meanings include answered, replied, declined.

What words go with Asked?

It commonly pairs with ask a question, ask someone for help, ask for advice, ask about, ask for permission.

What are common mistakes when using Asked?

Using 'asked' without a subject (e.g., 'I asked' but not 'asked him'). Confusing past and present tense (e.g., using 'ask' instead of 'asked'). Not following up with a proper question or request after 'asked'.

How do you pronounce Asked?

US: //æskt//, UK: //ɑːskt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Asked?

Typically used to initiate a question or request. Can be informal (e.g., 'I asked him') or formal (e.g., 'I would like to ask a question'). Avoid using in very casual contexts without proper framing.