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ask

Pronunciation: [/æsk/]

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ask: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use ask in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “request information or permission”

(verb) to say something to someone because you want an answer or some information

Example

She asked her teacher for help with the assignment.

Example

He didn't ask for directions and got lost.

Example

Can you ask the librarian where the books on dinosaurs are?

Context: “making a request”

(verb) to say something to someone because you want them to do something

Example

She asked her brother to play with her.

Example

He didn't ask for help and struggled on his own.

Example

Why don't you ask your mom to help you bake cookies?

How to pronounce ask

Pronunciation: [/æsk/]

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