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asked en · VERB · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /ˈɑːst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • [ˈæsk̚t] (General-American)
  • (US) audio
  • /ˈɑːskt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈæst/ (General-American)
  • [ˈɑːsk̚t] (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈæskt/ (General-American)

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Meanings

  1. (form-of, participle, past) simple past and past participle of ask
    form of ask

Deriveds

asked and answered · no-questions-asked · get what one asked for · commonly-asked · unasked · misasked · frequently asked questions · no questions asked

asked en · ADJ · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /ˈɑːst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • [ˈæsk̚t] (General-American)
  • (US) audio
  • /ˈɑːskt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈæst/ (General-American)
  • [ˈɑːsk̚t] (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈæskt/ (General-American)

Etymology

From the close pronunciation to arsed in Received Pronunciation.

Meanings

  1. (UK, qualifier:minced oath) Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort).

Forms

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most asked Degree=Sup lexicographic
more asked Degree=Cmp lexicographic

wikipedia: Received Pronunciation