hark (to)

verb

Definition of hark (to)next
as in to attend (to)

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hear
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  • If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2025
Definition of hear
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“Hark (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hark%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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