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Hark

/hษ‘หk/advanced Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.interjection

(Archaic or literary) Listen! Used to draw attention to something.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œHark! The herald angels sing!โ€
  • โ€œHark, a sound in the distance! What could it be?โ€
2.verb

(Archaic or literary) To listen. (Often used with 'back' to mean 'return to an earlier subject or point').

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œLet us hark back to the original proposal.โ€
  • โ€œHe harkened to the old tales, captivated by their wisdom.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Old English *hearcian*, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch *horen* and German *hรถren* 'to hear'.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Sounds like 'mark' โ€“ mark my words, listen closely.

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Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œHarkโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œHarkโ€ in English?

In English, Hark (interjection) is defined as: โ€œ(Archaic or literary) Listen! Used to draw attention to something.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œHarkโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œHark! The herald angels sing!โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œHarkโ€?

Common synonyms include:listen,attend,hearken,behold,lo

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œHarkโ€?

Old English *hearcian*, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch *horen* and German *hรถren* 'to hear'.