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asks

Pronunciation: [æsks]

Word

Learn how to use asks in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “request”

(verb) to say something to someone when you want them to give you information or something you need. When you ask someone a question, you are wanting to learn something from them.

Example

She often asks her teacher for help with her homework.

Example

He doesn’t ask anyone for directions when he gets lost.

Example

What do you usually ask your friends when you meet them?

Context: “permission”

(verb) to say something to someone when you want them to allow you to do something. It's like when you want to make sure it's okay to play, so you ask first.

Example

They always ask their parents before going to a friend's house.

Example

She forgot to ask her teacher if she could go to the bathroom.

Example

Did you ask your mom if you can go to the party?

Context: “information”

(verb) to want to know about something and you say something to get that information. Like when you want to know the time, you ask someone.

Example

He asks for the time whenever he's unsure.

Example

She never asks anyone about their weekend plans.

Example

What do you usually ask when visiting a new place?

How to pronounce asks

Pronunciation: [æsks]

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