hearing

[heer-ing] / ˈhɪər ɪŋ /

NOUN

ability to perceive sound

Synonyms

STRONG

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

WEAK

auditory auditory range hearing distance

NOUN

opportunity to present views, knowledge, or skill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audit conference consultation discussion inquiry interview investigation meeting negotiation presentation reception review test trial

STRONG

admittance attendance attention audience audition chance congress council notice parley performance tryout

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance neglect

Example Sentences

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The rapper also provided another letter for the sentencing hearing as part of Hassan's mitigation.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

On Friday, Judge Tony Graf said the preliminary hearing will resume in September, giving the lawyers time to present written statements, before ruling on whether to go to trial.

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

Lewis previously discussed his struggles with hearing loss with The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

Historically, it has been up to Congress to oversee monetary policy through a semiannual hearing mandated by law.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

If I am honest I think I was a little jealous, and maybe this was why I was heartily sick of hearing Mutti going on and on about her confounded elephant.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

Vocabulary lists containing hearing

"Penny Problem"

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"Penny Problem"