Hark

/hɑːrk/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to listen attentively or to pay close attention.

Hark! Do you hear the sound of the bells ringing in the distance?

used to urge someone to listen or pay attention.

Hark, my friends, the time has come to gather and celebrate!

to bring attention to something, often something noteworthy.

Hark back to the days of old, when life was simpler and unhurried.

Middle English, from Old Norse 'hǫrka' which means to listen.

hark back

To return to a previous topic or time.

hark the herald angels sing

A phrase from a popular Christmas carol.

hear

To perceive sound.

listen

To give attention to sound.

pay heed

To take notice of something.

To pay close attention, often used humorously.

Hark, everyone! Great news is coming!

A call to focus, sometimes used sarcastically.

Hark! As if we weren't already paying attention!