ask about
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle about
Meanings
Make enquiries concerning something
Why “about”? Your attention stays around one subject. That subject is what you talk or think about.
“I asked about the price.”
“I asked about the delivery date.”
Don't confuse with
Ask about means make enquiries concerning something. Ask round means invite someone to visit one's home.
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“I asked about the price.” What does it mean?
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ask round
A contrast learners often mix up
Invite someone to visit one's home; Make enquiries among many people
agonise about
Same about pattern: topic
Worry intensely and at length over a decision
argue about
Same about pattern: topic
Disagree verbally concerning a topic
boast about
Same about pattern: topic
Speak with excessive pride concerning something
bother about
Same about pattern: topic
Take the trouble to attend to something
care about
Same about pattern: topic
Feel concern or interest in something
complain about
Same about pattern: topic
Express dissatisfaction concerning something
dream about
Same about pattern: topic
Have a dream featuring a subject
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