ask in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To invite someone to enter one's house.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We were getting cold talking on the doorstep, so I asked him in.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “ask in” mean?
To invite someone to enter one's house.
Is “ask in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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