asker
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: - A person who poses a question or makes an inquiry: An "asker" is someone who requests information, clarification, or an answer by formulating and presenting a question.
Usage
The word "asker" is used to identify the individual performing the action of asking. It is a straightforward agent noun derived from the verb "ask." It is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe anyone from a student in a classroom to a journalist at a press conference.
Examples
- The teacher called on the asker to repeat the question for the whole class.
- In a Q&A session, the first asker inquired about the company's future plans.
- A good interviewer is not just a listener but also a thoughtful asker of follow-up questions.
Advanced Usage
- The anonymous asker: This phrase is often used in contexts where questions are submitted without attribution, such as in some online forums or advice columns.
- The advice columnist responded to the anonymous asker with great empathy.
Variants and Related Words
- Inquirer (noun): A more formal synonym for someone who asks, often used in official or investigative contexts.
- Questioner (noun): A very close synonym, often interchangeable with "asker," though it can sometimes imply a more persistent or challenging line of questioning.
Synonyms
- Inquirer
- Questioner
- Interrogator (This synonym carries a stronger, often more formal or aggressive connotation, as in a police or legal context.)
Related Phrases
- The asker of the question: A more explicit phrasing that emphasizes the action.
- All eyes turned to the asker of the challenging question.
Noun
- someone who asks a question