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   hear

   /hɪə/

   verb

   • 1. perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something): "behind her she could hear men's voices" Similar perceivecatchgetmake outtake inapprehenddiscernoverhearlisten toattend togive ear to
   • ▪ listen or pay attention to: "she just doesn't hear what I'm telling her"
   • ▪ listen to and judge (a case or plaintiff): "an all-woman jury heard the case" Similar tryjudgesit in judgement onadjudicate (on)adjudgepass judgement ongive a ruling on
   • ▪ listen to and grant (a prayer): "our Heavenly Father has heard our prayers"
   • 2. be told or informed of: "have you heard the news?" Similar be informedbe toldfind outdiscoverlearngathergleanascertainget wordbe made awarebe given to understandhear tellget windpick upOpposite be unaware

   Word Origin Old Englishhīeran, hēran, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hooren and German hören.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hearable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • H

     4

   • E

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of HEAR is to perceive or become aware of by the ear. How to use hear in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHEAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   To hear is to have such perception by means of the auditory sense: to hear distant bells. To listen is to give attention in order to hear and understand the meaning of a sound or sounds: to listen to what is being said; to listen for a well-known footstep.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHEAR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   HEAR definition: 1. to be aware of a sound through your ears: 2. to be told some information: 3. If a judge hears…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhear verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of hear verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHEAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. to perceive (a sound) with the sense of hearing 2. to listen to 3. to be informed (of); receive information.... Click for more definitions.