Harking: meaning, definitions and examples
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harking
[ hษหrkษชล ]
listening closely
To hark is to listen attentively or to pay close attention to something. The term is often used in a literary context to denote focusing one's ear on sounds or speech. Harking back refers to revisiting or recalling a previous time, event, or situation. This term illustrates the action of focusing on past occurrences or memories, emphasizing a connection to history. It is frequently used in expressions such as โhark back to.โ
Synonyms
attend, heed, listen, remember
Examples of usage
- Hark back to the old days.
- He was harking to the advice of his elders.
- She decided to hark to the sound of the bell.
- They were harking to the gentle whispers of the wind.
Translations
Translations of the word "harking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ouvir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคจเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hรถren
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendengar
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปัั ะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ sลuchaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉcouter
๐ช๐ธ escuchar
๐น๐ท duymak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฃ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณู ุน
๐จ๐ฟ poslouchat
๐ธ๐ฐ poฤรบvaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ posluลกati
๐ฎ๐ธ heyra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาฃะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ eลitmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ escuchar
Etymology
The word 'hark' derives from the Old English word 'hercan', which means to hear or listen. Throughout Middle English, it transformed into 'harken', influenced by the word 'hark.', Its usage became more pronounced in literature and poetry, often used in phrases that evoke an image of attentiveness or recalling. The phrase 'hark back' is especially interesting, originating from hunting terminology where hounds would return to a previous point based on scent. The evolution of the word reflects its rich history in English, as it has maintained a sense of nostalgia and attentiveness over time.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,065 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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