Definitions

earshot

[eer-shot] / ˈɪərˌʃɒt /

NOUN

hearing

Synonyms

STRONG

audition detecting distinguishing ear effect extent faculty listening perception range reach recording sense

WEAK

auditory auditory range hearing distance

NOUN

purview

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounds confines domain

STRONG

ambit amplitude area circle compass diapason dimension dimensions expanse extension extent field gamut hearing ken latitude leeway length limits magnitude matter neighborhood orbit order panorama parameters play province radius reach realm run scope space span spectrum sphere spread stretch sweep swing territory tune vicinity width

WEAK

elbowroom extensity run of

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme height insignificance limitation

NOUN

range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

area dimension field length matter scope space spectrum territory

STRONG

ambit amplitude bounds circle compass confines diapason dimensions domain expanse extension gamut hearing ken latitude leeway limits magnitude neighborhood orbit order panorama parameters play province purview radius reach realm run span sphere spread stretch sweep swing tune vicinity width

WEAK

elbowroom extensity run of

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme limitation

WEAK

part

NOUN

stone's throw

Synonyms

WEAK

close range eyeshot holler near next door not far shouting distance spitting distance

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Earshot said the leaked recording was likely to have been taken in a room with the phone call played back on a speaker, due to the presence of distinctive telephonic frequencies and background sounds.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

Earshot also analysed Sheikh Hasina's speech – the rhythm, intonation and breath sounds - and identified consistent noise floor levels, finding no evidence of synthetic artefacts in the audio.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

In addition to yearly artist residencies, Earshot has established annual commissions of new works from local composers to be debuted at that year’s festival.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

The prince collaborated with YouTube channel Sorted Food to showcase the work of three recent Earshot victors, all of which operate in the food sector.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2023

So these two sit harmoniously at their Loom, within Earshot of Father and me, while he dictates to me his wondrous Poem.

From Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary by Manning, Anne

earshot

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