verb
barked
Barked (verb) means past tense of bark: made a sharp dog-like sound, or spoke sharply. Example: “The dog barked twice and then went quiet.”
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Past tense of bark: made a sharp dog-like sound, or spoke sharply.
"The dog barked twice and then went quiet."
"She barked a reply without looking up."
How to use barked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSimple past tense of "bark."
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What does “barked” mean?
The word “barked” means past tense of bark: made a sharp dog-like sound, or spoke sharply. In plain terms, simple past tense of "bark.".
How do you use “barked” in a sentence?
Here is “barked” used in a sentence: “The dog barked twice and then went quiet.”
What part of speech is “barked”?
“Barked” is a verb.
What is the meaning of barked?
"barked" (verb) means past tense of bark: made a sharp dog-like sound, or spoke sharply.
