asking

English

Etymology

From Middle English asking, askyng, askynge, from Old English āscung (asking; question; inquiry), equivalent to ask + -ing.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈæskɪŋ/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɑːskɪŋ/
  • (Northern England, Scotland) IPA(key): /ˈaskɪŋ/
  • (NYC, Philadelphia) IPA(key): /ˈeəskɪŋ/
  • (AAVE) IPA(key): /ˈæksɪŋ/
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Verb

asking

  1. present participle of ask

Noun

asking (plural askings)

  1. The act or process of posing a question or making a request.
    His asking was greeted with silence.
  2. (rare in the singular) A request, or petition.
    • 2005, The Woman's Book of Resilience: 12 Qualities to Cultivate, by Beth Miller - Page 125
      After many askings, pleadings, and episodes, all leading to nothing, she finally slumped down at the side of a well in a village where she was unknown.

Usage notes

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Middle English

Noun

asking

  1. Alternative form of askynge
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