Definition of asking Asking

/æˈskɪŋ/ - [atsking] -

We found 8 definitions of asking from 4 different sources.

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What does asking mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • asking (Noun)
    The act or process of posing a question or making a request.
  • asking (Noun)
    Rare in the singular A request, or petition.
  • asking (Verb)
    Present participle of ask.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • asking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Ask
  • asking (n.)
    The act of inquiring or requesting; a petition; solicitation.
  • asking (n.)
    The publishing of banns.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

  • asking
    Lose nothing for asking.

Part of speech

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  • asking, verb, gerund of ask (infinitive).
  • asking, noun, singular of askings.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

asking in sign language
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