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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From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

“It was just wild to hear this college student had so much info on them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"I'm excited, I want to hear the boos - that will be energy for me," Pineiro said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Here’s the part people don’t expect to hear: It didn’t destroy us.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He doesn’t have to say it for me to hear it: You got this, Lexie.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam