asking vs inquiring
inquiring vs askingasking and inquiring both are nouns.
asking is not an adjective while inquiring is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| asking | Yes | No | No | No |
| inquiring | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
inquiring is a hyponym of
asking; that is, inquiring is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
asking:
- asking: the verbal act of requesting
- inquiring: a request for information
Other hyponyms of asking include
notice, notification, indirect request, wish, invitation, appeal, entreaty, prayer, orison, petition, prayer, call, billing, charge, trick or treat, questioning, order, callback, recall.
| asking (noun) | inquiring (noun) |
|---|---|
| the verbal act of requesting | a request for information |
| asking (adjective) | inquiring (adjective) |
|---|---|
| given to inquiry |
Words related to "asking"
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