to hear
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1.0
- verb
- /hɪr/
- Can you hear the birds singing in the trees this morning?
- hear the sound
- hear and see
- hear voices
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Watch on YouTubeVindman could actually hear the bad stuff Trump say.
- Vindman could actually hear the bad stuff Trump say.
- It's so gross when you hear that clip.
- And I could hear it in his voice.
- And then now to hear this dog barking, whimpering.
- And it is quite frightening to hear yourself struggling for breath.
- So I can actually I can hear the the tunes.
Examples
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And I could hear it in his voice.
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Did you all hear what the lieutenant said?
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And are you someone who can hear those things?
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Oh, I hope you guys can hear that fire truck.
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Oh, can you hear me more or less good?
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Instead, all we hear now is stuff like this.
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No one can hear you.
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Man, did you hear that?
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And in the middle of the night, I hear explosions.
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She can't hear the kids running around.
Synonyms
348
4.2
To notice something by feeling or by using a tool
116
4.6
To see, hear, or understand something when it is hard
41
3.7
To notice something with your senses, especially sight or hearing
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
10
8.1
To be told again and again about something you did wrong in an angry way
- Informal
9
7.4
To have other people keep talking about something embarrassing or annoying
- Informal
1
8.4
An informal greeting used when you have not had news from someone for a long time
- Informal
1
9.9
A very quiet place where even the smallest sounds seem noticeable
Phrasal Verbs
How Well
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1.0
22
3.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hear comes from very old Germanic words that meant 'to listen' and is closely linked to the body part ear. So, to hear is to 'use the ear' to notice sound.