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hear Definition and Meaning in English (hear definition)

verb
Synonyms:listenperceiveoverhear
Quick Answer • Definition

Hear definition: To perceive sound with the ear.

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Definitions of Hear

  1. 1verb

    To perceive sound with the ear.

Example Sentences

casual

“Can you hear the music playing?”

casual

“I heard a strange noise outside.”

casual

“She didn't hear the alarm clock.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularhears
past tenseheard
present participlehearing
agent nounlistener

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

hear outphrasal_verb

To listen to someone completely without interrupting.

hear tellexpression

To learn something by rumor or gossip.

hear fromphrasal_verb

To receive communication from someone.

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Hear definition: To perceive sound with the ear.
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'Hear' translates to 'hear' in English. Hear definition: To perceive sound with the ear.
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