hear

verb

ˈhir

heard ˈhərd How to pronounce hear (audio)

; hearing ˈhir-iŋ How to pronounce hear (audio)

transitive verb

: to perceive or become aware of by the ear

didn't hear what she said

thought I heard them leave

: to gain knowledge of by hearing

heard that you were ill

: to listen to with attention : heed

would not hear my side of the story

: attend

hear mass

law : to give a listening to legal arguments in : to give a legal hearing to

hear a case

law : to take testimony from

hear witnesses

intransitive verb

: to have the capacity of perceiving sound : to be able to become aware of sound

He doesn't hear well.

: to gain information : learn

tired of hearing about his problems

: to receive communication

haven't heard from her lately

: to entertain the idea

—used in the negative

wouldn't hear of it

—often used in the expression Hear! Hear! to express approval (as during a speech)

hearer

ˈhir-ər

noun

Example Sentences

Do you hear that music? I couldn't hear a word of what he said over all that noise. I thought I heard him leave. Would you turn the volume up a little? I can't hear. I heard her in concert a few years ago. Have you ever heard Wagner sung in English? The committee will hear witnesses today. I hear he's leaving town. I don't know what happened. I'll let you know if I hear anything. I've heard it said that smoking is bad for your health. See More

Recent Examples on the Web An official notice of her death was positioned on an easel on the Palace forecourt—a reminder of how people would first hear the news in the days before the internet and Twitter.

Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2022 The maestro is a connoisseur and sculptor of bass, which means that an opportunity to hear him DJ is an opportunity to feel something at the root of yourself.

Chris Richards, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Sox manager Alex Cora was happy to hear the rookie was thinking that way.

Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Compassion can be tough love, giving honest counsel that is difficult to hear, saying goodbye to an employee who is not a suitable fit, or saying no to a disappointed child.

Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 Instead, the judge interviewed the juror privately in his chambers — along with two court staffers — in a seven-minute interview that ended with the judge concluding the juror was not biased and could continue to hear the case.

Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 Judge Harry Leinenweber has repeatedly ruled, however, that jurors should not hear about that connection.

Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Henderson, 38, will return to court Thursday, when Shelby County Judge Louis J. Montesi Jr. is expected to hear a defense motion about his representation.

Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 That technology is used in a series of devices that, together, allow listeners to hear music closer to the way it was recorded in the studio.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	hear
释义	hear verb ˈhir heard ˈhərd ; hearing ˈhir-iŋ transitive verb 1 : to perceive or become aware of by the ear didn't hear what she said thought I heard them leave 2 : to gain knowledge of by hearing heard that you were ill 3 a : to listen to with attention : heed would not hear my side of the story b : attend hear mass 4 a law : to give a listening to legal arguments in : to give a legal hearing to hear a case b law : to take testimony from hear witnesses intransitive verb 1 : to have the capacity of perceiving sound : to be able to become aware of sound He doesn't hear well. 2 a : to gain information : learn tired of hearing about his problems b : to receive communication haven't heard from her lately 3 : to entertain the idea —used in the negative wouldn't hear of it 4 —often used in the expression Hear! Hear! to express approval (as during a speech) hearer ˈhir-ər noun Synonyms ascertain catch on (to) discover find out get on (to) learn realize see wise (up) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Do you hear that music? I couldn't hear a word of what he said over all that noise. I thought I heard him leave. Would you turn the volume up a little? I can't hear. I heard her in concert a few years ago. Have you ever heard Wagner sung in English? The committee will hear witnesses today. I hear he's leaving town. I don't know what happened. I'll let you know if I hear anything. I've heard it said that smoking is bad for your health. See More Recent Examples on the Web An official notice of her death was positioned on an easel on the Palace forecourt—a reminder of how people would first hear the news in the days before the internet and Twitter. Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2022 The maestro is a connoisseur and sculptor of bass, which means that an opportunity to hear him DJ is an opportunity to feel something at the root of yourself. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Sox manager Alex Cora was happy to hear the rookie was thinking that way. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Compassion can be tough love, giving honest counsel that is difficult to hear, saying goodbye to an employee who is not a suitable fit, or saying no to a disappointed child. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 Instead, the judge interviewed the juror privately in his chambers — along with two court staffers — in a seven-minute interview that ended with the judge concluding the juror was not biased and could continue to hear the case. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 Judge Harry Leinenweber has repeatedly ruled, however, that jurors should not hear about that connection. Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Henderson, 38, will return to court Thursday, when Shelby County Judge Louis J. Montesi Jr. is expected to hear a defense motion about his representation. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 That technology is used in a series of devices that, together, allow listeners to hear music closer to the way it was recorded in the studio. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English heren, from Old English hīeran; akin to Old High German hōren to hear, and probably to Latin cavēre to be on guard, Greek akouein to hear First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing hear hear from hear of hear oneself think hear out hear the last of it hear the call of the wild hear the last of (something) never/not hear the end of it I hear what you're saying not hear of hear wedding bells you could hear a pin drop See More hear from hear of hear oneself think hear out hear the last of it hear the call of the wild hear the last of (something) never/not hear the end of it I hear what you're saying not hear of hear wedding bells you could hear a pin drop See More Kids Definition hear verb ˈhir heard ˈhərd ; hearing ˈhir-iŋ 1 : to take in through the ear I hear laughter. 2 : to have the power of hearing He doesn't hear well. 3 : to gain knowledge of by hearing I hear he's moving to another state. 4 : to listen to with care and attention Wait till you hear both sides of the story. Medical Definition hear verb ˈhi(ə)r heard ˈhərd ; hearing ˈhi(ə)r-iŋ transitive verb : to perceive or apprehend by the ear intransitive verb : to have the capacity of apprehending sound Legal Definition hear transitive verb heard; hearing 1 a : to give a hearing to the court heard the claims the judge agreed to hear argument on the objection b : to conduct a hearing about the magistrate's authority to hear a matter properly before him 2 a : to take testimony from the committee will hear 30 witnesses b : to take (as testimony) at a hearing the judge heard statements from the victim's family hear verb 1 as in to realize to come to an awareness of I heard your sister is home from the hospital Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance realize see discover learn find ascertain find out detect get on (to) get wind of catch on (to) encounter perceive espy spot discern wise (up) figure out note descry observe tumble (to) divine calculate hit (on or upon) mind puzzle (out) dope (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms miss ignore overlook forget disregard hide cover conceal curtain unlearn veil mask screen cloak blot out blanket enshroud occult shroud See More 2 as in to listen to pay attention especially through the act of hearing at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing Synonyms & Similar Words listen hearken hark heed attend harken mind prick up one's ears Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignore tune out disregard discount
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