hear

[heer] / hɪər /

VERB

detect by perceiving sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attend get listen overhear pick up read

STRONG

apprehend auscultate catch descry devour eavesdrop hark hearken heed strain

WEAK

be all ears become aware get an earful get wind of give an audience to give attention give ears make out take in

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore lose misunderstand

VERB

become aware of information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine discover find out gather learn pick up receive see understand

STRONG

apperceive ascertain catch descry glean tumble unearth

WEAK

be advised be informed be led to believe be told of catch on get the picture get wind of get wise to have on good authority

Antonyms

STRONGEST

miss misunderstand overlook

WEAK

ignore

Example Sentences

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We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine; funny stuff isn’t merely diversion, but essential to our health.

From Los Angeles Times

A basketball official, tired of hearing a parent complain about his calls, will stop the game, give his whistle to the parent and dare him to take over.

From Los Angeles Times

To hear movement leaders talk, it’s a woman’s duty to be pregnant as often as possible, ideally non-stop.

From Salon

“When we hear tariffs, our ears perk up.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A fact that you may be reminded of when hearing this on your radio: "Welcome to the death notices, but we are sorry to inform you there will be no death notices this morning."

From BBC

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