hark
2 synonyms for hark, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To listen attentively, typically used in the old-fashioned command "hark!"
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hark
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hark back to
hark! the herald angels sing
Archaic or literary; rarely used outside the fixed phrase "hark back."
Etymology
From Old English root related to "hear," with an added intensive ending, making it essentially an old word for "listen closely."
Full origin of hark →Frequently asked questions
What does “hark” mean?
The word “hark” means to listen attentively, typically used in the old-fashioned command "hark!". In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of saying "listen!" — most commonly seen today in the phrase "hark back to.".
How do you pronounce “hark”?
“Hark” is pronounced hahk (/hɑː(ɹ)k/ in IPA).
How do you use “hark” in a sentence?
Here is “hark” used in a sentence: “Hark! Do you hear that distant bell?”
What part of speech is “hark”?
“Hark” is a verb.
Where does the word “hark” come from?
The word “hark” comes from Old English. From Old English root related to "hear," with an added intensive ending, making it essentially an old word for "listen closely.".
