overhear
Example Sentences
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She heard music everywhere: a spoon banging against a cooking pot, the honking of geese overheard, the creak and slam of a screen door.
From Salon
The court heard that Morgan had been deemed a "high risk to others and to himself" after overhearing conversations that took place since he has been in custody.
From BBC
One look at her fierce blue eyes made it clear she’d overheard our conversation.
From Literature
She’s driving Dad’s car today since he was just going to be home—overheard that at breakfast.
From Literature
Sometimes, her lyrics seem like a collage of overheard phrases rather than a deliberately constructed narrative.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
