hark

verb

ˈhärk How to pronounce hark (audio)
Definition of harknext
as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing upon hearing the offending ringing, the teacher sarcastically cried, "Hark! Could that possibly be a cell phone?"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hark
  1. listen
  2. hear
Verb
  • Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir participates at a listening session on a referendum in Reykjavik, Iceland, on August 24, 2026.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In a world where music is everywhere and constantly available, there is something increasingly powerful about creating a space where people stop and really listen.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of listen
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  • Havard declined to comment on reports that Jimmy Carr is being lined up as the motoring show’s new host, but Deadline hears talks are underway with the comedian.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The court also heard testimony from Christine Reglin, a special agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, who maintained that the agency didn’t think Fatherley’s actions that night constituted a crime.
    — Sofi Zeman August 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hear
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“Hark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hark. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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