Past tense of hearken
regular verb
The past tense of hearken is hearkened. The past participle is also hearkened.
Forms of hearken
| Base form (V1) | hearken /ˈhɑːk(ə)n/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | hearkened |
| Past participle (V3) | hearkened |
| Present participle | hearkening |
| Third person singular | hearkens |
Hearkened in a sentence
- So ended Lauretta her song, to which all hearkened attentively, though not all interpreted it alike.1921, original c. 1353, first English translation 1620, Giovanni Boccaccio, translated by J.M. Rigg, The Decameron, page 307. From the entry quean
Meaning of hearken
- verb To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
- verb To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.
- verb To enquire; to seek information.
Questions about the past tense of hearken
- What is the past tense of hearken?
- The past tense of hearken is hearkened.
- What is the past participle of hearken?
- The past participle of hearken is hearkened.
- Is hearken a regular or irregular verb?
- Hearken is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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