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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 hear them in the morning, and we hear them at night. We can no longer sleep or live in peace."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

PHOENIX—There are only two words any NFL fan needs to hear to remember the perils of a referee lockout: Fail Mary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“The world is quieter today. But press play on anything he touched, and you will hear exactly why we mourn him, and exactly why we are forever grateful he was here to inspire us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Sala's mother, Mercedes Taffarel, was in court with Cardiff City representatives to hear the verdict.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I didn’t have to hear his end of the conversation to know that.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.