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asked

 

[ æskt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'asked' is the simple past tense of the verb 'ask', which means to solicit information or request something from someone. It is used to express a question or inquiry. When someone 'asked' something, they sought an answer or clarification from another individual. This action can pertain to various contexts, such as seeking knowledge, assistance, or permission. The use of 'asked' indicates that the action has already occurred in the past.

Synonyms

inquired, queried, requested

Examples of usage

  • She asked him a question.
  • I asked for help with my homework.
  • They asked the waiter for the menu.
  • He asked about the event details.

Translations

Translations of the word "asked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perguntou

🇮🇳 पूछा

🇩🇪 fragte

🇮🇩 bertanya

🇺🇦 питав

🇵🇱 pytał

🇯🇵 尋ねた

🇫🇷 demandé

🇪🇸 preguntó

🇹🇷 sordu

🇰🇷 물어봤다

🇸🇦 سأل

🇨🇿 zeptal se

🇸🇰 spýtal sa

🇨🇳 问了

🇸🇮 vprašal

🇮🇸 spurði

🇰🇿 сұрады

🇬🇪 კითხა

🇦🇿 soruşdu

🇲🇽 preguntó

Etymology

The word 'ask' dates back to Old English 'ascian', which means 'to ask or inquire'. It has roots in the Proto-Germanic word '*aiskō', which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'vragen' and German 'fragen'. The evolution of the word has seen it transition to the modern form 'ask', with 'asked' representing its past tense. This word has been in usage since before the 12th century and has undergone various phonetic changes over the centuries. As a common verb in English, it has maintained its fundamental meaning of seeking information or requests, reflecting the communicative nature of human interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #323, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.