harp

4 synonyms for harp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

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Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

harmonica keep on about perseverate

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.

“She plucked a gentle melody on the harp.”

harmonica keep on about perseverate

2. verb

To keep talking about the same thing, especially in an annoying or nagging way (usually "harp on").

“He's always harping on about how things used to be cheaper.”

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How to use harp

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

harp on about play the harp pluck a harp

Etymology

From Old English hearpe, going back to a shared Germanic root — the same word appears as Harfe in German and harpa in Swedish.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “harp” mean?

The word “harp” means a large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame. In plain terms, the stringed instrument, or (as a verb) to keep going on about the same complaint.

How do you pronounce “harp”?

“Harp” is pronounced hahp (/hɑɹp/ in IPA).

How do you use “harp” in a sentence?

Here is “harp” used in a sentence: “She plucked a gentle melody on the harp.”

What is another word for “harp”?

Words with a similar meaning to “harp” include keep on about and perseverate.

What part of speech is “harp”?

Depending on how it is used, “harp” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “harp” come from?

The word “harp” comes from Old English. From Old English hearpe, going back to a shared Germanic root — the same word appears as Harfe in German and harpa in Swedish.

Is “harp” a common word?

“Harp” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “harp” have?

“Harp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.

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