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Harp

noun
/hɑːrp/

Meaning

a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
To dwell on or complain about something persistently.

Example Sentences

The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.

He kept harping on the same mistake over and over.

Example Expressions

harp on

Synonyms

lyre, zither, dwell, reiterate, repeat, nag, obsess
Entry 1
lyre, zither
Entry 2
dwell,reiterate,repeat,nag,obsess

Antonyms

ignore,overlook

Collocations

play the harp, harp strings, concert harp, harp on, harp endlessly, harp about, keep harping
Entry 1
play the harp, harp strings, concert harp
Entry 2
harp on,harp endlessly,harp about,keep harping

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