asked
UK/ˈɑːskt//ˈæskt/
asked is the simple past and past participle of ask.
Meaning of ask
Verb
ask (third-person singular simple present asks, present participle asking, simple past and past participle asked)
- To request (information, or an answer to a question).
- I asked her age.
- To request or enquire of (a person).
- I asked her (for) her age.
- To request (an item or service) (see also ask for).
- to ask for a second helping at dinner
- To request (someone to do something).
- Emma asked Jim to close his eyes.
- To request permission (to do something).
- She asked to see the doctor.
- To put forward (a question) to be answered.
- to ask a question
Adjective
asked (comparative more asked, superlative most asked)
Forms of asked
| comparative | more asked |
|---|---|
| superlative | most asked |
Origin of asked
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
From the close pronunciation to arsed in Received Pronunciation.
Words formed from asked
Phrases with asked
Words that rhyme with asked
Questions about asked
- What does asked mean?
- Asked means arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort).
- What is asked the simple past and past participle of?
- Asked is the simple past and past participle of ask.
- What part of speech is asked?
- Asked is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce asked?
- Asked is pronounced /ˈɑːskt/ (UK).
Words near asked in the dictionary
Source and license
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