Hark: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ‘‚
Add to dictionary

hark

 

[ hษ‘หrk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

warning call

To hark means to listen attentively. It often implies heeding or paying attention to something significant or noteworthy. The term is frequently used in literary contexts or historical texts. Hark can be an invitation for others to stop and listen, suggesting that what follows is important.

Synonyms

heed, listen, pay attention

Examples of usage

  • Hark! The herald angels sing.
  • Hark to the sound of the bells.
  • Hark! I hear a voice in the distance.

Translations

Translations of the word "hark" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ouvir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรถren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปัƒั…ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚uchaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่žใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcouter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escuchar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duymak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ฃ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slyลกet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poฤuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sliลกati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heyra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eลŸitmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escuchar

Etymology

The word 'hark' originates from the Middle English term 'herken,' which means to listen attentively. The term has roots in the Old Norse word 'herka,' meaning to listen. It was commonly used in English literature and poetry, suggesting an alertness to sounds and calls. Over time, hark became associated with attention and awareness, especially in a context where something noteworthy was about to be conveyed. In various literary works, 'hark!' serves as a call to focus on an important event. The expression has persisted in use, especially within traditional English phrases and songs.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,571, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.