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Difference between Hark, Hawk and Hock

Hark means to pay close attention.

  • Hark, the store will open for Christmas shopping at 5 a.m.

Hawk means to sell something.

  • We saw street vendors hawking luggage to many people.

Hock means to pawn or trade something.

  • She had to hock her diamond to pay her medical bills.