Definitions
- Referring to paying attention to a sound or voice. - Describing the act of heeding or obeying someone's words or advice. - Talking about being attentive or responsive to a particular situation or circumstance.
- Referring to paying attention to a sound or voice. - Describing the act of hearing and understanding what someone is saying. - Talking about being attentive or responsive to a particular situation or circumstance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve paying attention to a sound or voice.
- 2Both can be used to describe being attentive or responsive to a particular situation or circumstance.
- 3Both can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Harkened is less commonly used than listen in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Harkened is more formal than listen.
- 3Connotation: Harkened has an archaic or old-fashioned connotation, while listen is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Meaning: Harkened emphasizes obedience or attentiveness, while listen emphasizes understanding or hearing.
Remember this!
Harkened and listen both describe paying attention to a sound or voice and being attentive or responsive to a particular situation or circumstance. However, harkened is less common and more formal than listen. Harkened emphasizes obedience or attentiveness, while listen emphasizes understanding or hearing.
