asking
UK: ˈɑːskɪŋ | US: ˈæskɪŋ
n. the act of posing a question or making a request
v. (present participle of ask) to inquire or seek information
ask<to question, request> + ing<present participle suffix>
Etymology Origin:
The word asking derives from the Old English āscian ("to ask, call for an answer"), which evolved into Middle English asken. The -ing suffix marks the present participle or gerund form, indicating an ongoing action or state. The root ask has Germanic origins, linked to Old Frisian āskia and Old High German eiscōn, all conveying the core idea of seeking or demanding.
She kept asking the same question repeatedly.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
The teacher praised his thoughtful way of asking.
Stop asking and start doing!
His constant asking annoyed everyone in the room.