1 A2 neutral
To ask several different people for information, advice, or help with something.
"I'm not sure who runs this club — I'll ask around and let you know."
inseparable
ask around
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To ask multiple people the same question, typically to gather information or find something.
In plain English
Ask many different people the same question to try to find out something.
What does "ask around" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Very common and useful everyday phrasal verb. Used when you need information that one person might not have. Often followed by 'and see if...' or 'to find out...'. Natural in both spoken and written informal English.
Words that pair with "ask around"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
friends neighbours colleagues information recommendation job
How to conjugate "ask around"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
ask around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
asks around
he/she/it
Past simple
asked around
yesterday
Past participle
asked around
have + pp
-ing form
asking around
continuous
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