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noun

asking

AHS-kihng
noun
1
The act of making a request or posing a question.
"Just for the asking, they gave us a discount."
2
A price that a seller states they want for something (used especially in "asking price").
"The house sold for well below the asking price."

How to Use Asking

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In plain EnglishThe act of requesting something, or the price a seller names for it.

Common pairings
asking price for the asking

Word Forms

more asking comparative, askings plural, most asking superlative

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