Asked Meaning in English
word · lemma: ask
/ˈæskt/, /ˈæst/
ASKT, AST
/ˈɑːskt/
AHSKT
Definition
The past tense of 'ask', meaning to request information, help, or an answer from someone.
Usage & Nuances
Used as the simple past of 'ask'. Common in both formal and informal speech. Often followed by indirect questions (e.g., 'asked if...'). Don't confuse with 'asked for', which means requested something specifically.
Spanish: preguntóPortuguese (BR): perguntouPortuguese (PT): perguntouChinese (Simplified): 问了Chinese (Traditional): 問了Hindi: पूछाArabic: سألBengali: জিজ্ঞাসা করেছিল - জানতে চেয়েছিলRussian: спросил - спросила - спросилиJapanese: 尋ねた - 質問したVietnamese: đã hỏiKorean: 물었다 - 요청했다Turkish: sorduUrdu: پوچھاIndonesian: bertanya
Example Sentences
She asked for help with her homework.
basic
He asked a question during the class.
basic
I asked my friend to join me for lunch.
basic
She asked if she could leave early today.
natural
He asked me out for dinner last night.
natural
They asked around to find the best plumber.
natural