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I enjoy passing time in my house. I'll get up, head out on the terrace, think about what to do, fool around oiling the floorboards or hanging pictures askew.
Daniel Bruhl

Meaning of "askew" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ASKEW

askew  [əˈskjuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASKEW

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Askew can act as an adjective and an adverb.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES ASKEW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of askew in the English dictionary

The definition of askew in the dictionary is at an oblique angle; towards one side; awry.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASKEW


Antonescu
ˌæntɒˈnɛskjuː
Autocue
ˈɔːtəʊˌkjuː
Bar-B-Q
ˈbɑːbɪkjuː
barbecue
ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː
burleycue
ˈbɜːlɪˌkjuː
cardecu
ˈkɑːdɪˌkjuː
cue
kjuː
curlicue
ˈkɜːlɪˌkjuː
docu
ˈdɒkjuː
ECU
ˈeɪkjuː
fescue
ˈfɛskjuː
Kew
kjuː
kyu
kjuː
miscue
ˌmɪsˈkjuː
NLQ
ˌɛnɛlˈkjuː
purlicue
ˈpɜːlɪˌkjuː
queue
kjuː
rescue
ˈrɛskjuː
skew
skjuː
thank-you
ˈθæŋkjuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASKEW

asininity
ASIO
Asir
ask
ask after
ask for
askance
askant
askari
asker
askesis
askewness
Askey
asking price
Askja
askos
asl
aslake
aslant
asleep

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASKEW

a good few
Andrew
brand-new
crew
drew
few
grew
have a few
Hebrew
interview
knew
Matthew
new
not a few
overview
preview
review
screw
the new
view

Synonyms and antonyms of askew in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ASKEW»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «askew» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of askew

Translation of «askew» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASKEW

Find out the translation of askew to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of askew from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «askew» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

那副
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Askew
570 millions of speakers

English

askew
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तिरछा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

منحرف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

косо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

torto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তির্যগ্ভাবে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

de travers
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Askew
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schief
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

斜めに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

찌그러진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nuwun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xiên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாய்ந்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तिरकस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çarpık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

di traverso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

krzywo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

косо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

strâmb
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λοξός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skeef
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

askew
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skjevt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of askew

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASKEW»

The term «askew» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.365 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ASKEW» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about askew

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5 QUOTES WITH «ASKEW»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word askew.
1
Daniel Bruhl
I enjoy passing time in my house. I'll get up, head out on the terrace, think about what to do, fool around oiling the floorboards or hanging pictures askew.
2
Demi Moore
There's nothing wrong with having a desire to want nice things. It's when we place that as a measure of the value of ourselves that it goes askew.
3
Jason Segel
I have a similar issue with people who hire me as I do with women. 'You have to have a particular taste to want to be around me. I have a slightly askew view.
4
William Trogdon
Beware thoughts that come in the night. They aren't turned properly; they come in askew, free of sense and restriction, deriving from the most remote of sources.
5
Reggie Watts
I don't think immortality is necessarily the key to understanding the world. You have to be careful with what you think you're achieving. I'm all for science discovering amazing and fantastic things about our world, but I think the motivations behind it are slightly askew.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASKEW»

Discover the use of askew in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to askew and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Examinations of Anne Askew
This volume includes two texts: the first edition of Askew's Examinations with Bale's Elucidation; and Foxe's edition, an uninterrupted version of her work.
Anne Askew, Elaine V. Beilin, 1996
2
Performing the Nation: Swahili Music and Cultural Politics ...
CD contains: Nimezama (I am drowning) -- Pendo Raha Yake (The joy oflove) -- Kitumbiri (Monkey) -- Mbuji ngoma -- Tanzania Yetu (Our Tanzania) -- Punda wa Tanga (Donkey of Tanga) -- Mwanya (Attractive gap between the front teeth) -- ...
Kelly Askew, 2002
3
Science Askew: A Light-hearted Look at the Scientific World
Copiously illustrated throughout with many fine drawings by John C. Holden, Science Askew: A Light-Hearted Look at the Scientific World is a refreshing antidote to the daily grind.
Donald M Simanek, John. Holden, 2001
4
An Askew View 2: The Films of Kevin Smith
Looks at the films of Kevin Smith, tracing their characters, controversy over the language and content, themes, and critical reception.
John Kenneth Muir, 2012
5
Fire in Beulah
A novel set in 1920s Oklahoma chronicles the complex relationship between Althea Whiteside, the wife of an oil wildcatter, and her black maid, Graceful, as they become caught up in the events surrounding the Tulsa race riot of 1921.
Rilla Askew, 2001
6
Tempestuous
With this twisted take on Shakespeare's The Tempest, authors Kim Askew and Amy Helmes prove again that, from Juliet's grief to Cordelia's rage, no one knew about teen angst better than the Bard.
Kim Askew, Amy Helmes, 2012
7
Big Book of Word Problems for Years 3 and 4
Children look at the structure of problems and learn to classify them, rather than treat each problem as new and isolated task. This is ideal for paired work and for encouraging speaking and listening in maths.
Mike Askew, 2004
8
Kind of Kin
In the end, Kind of Kin reveals how an ad hoc family, and an entire town, will unite to do anything necessary to protect its own.
Rilla Askew, 2013
9
Assisting in the Pharmacy
Assisting in the Pharmacy prepares students to work in an entry-level position in a community pharmacy.
Gail Askew, Marilyn Smith-Stoner, 2001
10
Transforming Learning: Individual and Global Change
This book promotes a new and radical model of learning in school which the authors call personal and social learning.
Sue Askew, Eileen Carnell, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASKEW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term askew is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Forget the Bitter Ashes, Australia Woman's Cricketer All Set to Marry …
Ashes rivalry can take a backseat! Alex Blackwell sees only love for England cricketer Lynsey Askew and will marry her in a ceremony in UK as ... «NDTVSports.com, Jul 15»
2
Tyne Bridge and Felling Bypass delays caused by broken down bus
As rush-hour kicked in, traffic was snarled back to the Felling Bypass, Askew Road and Gateshead Bus Interchange. The delays come a ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
3
Bellingham's Orchard Terrace a historic 'jewel'
Several buildings sit slightly askew from the others, another planned touch to heighten the feel of informality. The complex has been upgraded ... «The Bellingham Herald, Jul 15»
4
Best and worst Pacers trades in history
He was acquired in a deal that sent Vincent Askew, Eddie Johnson and second-round draft picks for 1997 and '98 to Denver. The Pacers also ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
5
Lincolnshire Lakes project nominated for national award
Janet Askew, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute, added: "The shortlist reflects the very best planning projects, strategies and ... «Scunthorpe Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Opera review: A dark and stormy night at SFO's Rigoletto
The sets seemed cramped, often involving decrepit Italian Renaissance exteriors or interiors set askew and crowded onto the stage's busy ... «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jul 15»
7
The Nuclear Family Explodes in 'Mislaid'
... with observations on the notion, with books such as Less than Zero, Fight Club, and The Corrections offering intriguingly askew perspectives. «PopMatters, Jul 15»
8
Karlovy Vary Journal: Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Tony 'Zero …
It was late and their black ties were askew, but they were game to chat. “Umrika,” Sharma explains, is about his character Ramakan “trying to ... «TheWrap, Jul 15»
9
It's Sunday F*cking Funday and Amber Rose and Blac Chyna Really …
Alex Blackwell and Lynsey Askew are an international power couple in the world of pro Cricket, which is already pretty badass. But now, the ... «Autostraddle, Jul 15»
10
Australian cricket star Alex Blackwell to marry partner in gay ceremony
She and Askew, who have been in a relationship for seven years, will ... Askew, 28, represented England in eight matches between 2006-08. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»

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