askant Meaning & Definition
What Does Askant Mean?
Askant is an adverb that means Aslant; to one side, askance. As an adjective, it means Aslant, sloping. As a verb, it means Dated form of askance.
Askant: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | askance, indirect and sidelong |
| Comparative / superlative | more askant, most askant |
| Verb forms | askants, askanting, askanted |
Askant Definition (Adverb)
- Aslant; to one side, askance.
Askant as an Adjective
- Aslant, sloping.
Askant as a Verb
- Dated form of askance.
Adjective
- Aslant, or sloping.
Adverb
- Aslant, or askance, or sideways
Synonyms of Askant
Askant synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Askant
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Askant in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
askant (comparative more askant, superlative most askant)
askant (third-person singular simple present askants, present participle askanting, simple past and past participle askanted)
Words That Rhyme With Askant
Origin of Askant
Alteration of askance, apparently after aslant.
Questions People Ask About Askant
Is askant an adverb or an adjective?
Askant is mainly used as an adverb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is another word for askant?
Words with a similar meaning to askant include askance, indirect and sidelong. See the full list of askant synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of askant?
The past tense of askant is askanted. The present participle is askanting.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of askant?
The comparative form is more askant and the superlative form is most askant.