SAT vocabulary: askew
What does askew mean? Read below for the definition.
Quick vocab quiz for the word askew
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askew most nearly means
(A) lone
(B) off
(C) afraid
(D) big
(E) able
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Now let’s learn about the word askew.
Part of Speech of askew
askew is an ADVERB or ADJECTIVE.
Pronunciation of askew
Here’s how to pronounce askew:
IPA: /ə.ˈskyu/
Glossary-style: [uh-SKYOO]
Definition of askew
askew means: to one side; crooked. not in the proper position (Ex: Things seem askew after moving to another country.). with disapproval (Ex: to look askew).
Explain more about askew, please
askew is an interesting word. askew can mean not straight or crooked, and by extension, askew also means wrong or awry, as if something’s not quite right. For example, you could say “the plan went askew” or someone has “an askew way of viewing the world”.
Example of askew
Here’s the word askew used in a sentence:
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