Definitions

earshot

[eer-shot] / ˈɪərˌʃɒt /

NOUN

hearing

Synonyms

STRONG

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

WEAK

auditory auditory range hearing distance

NOUN

purview

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounds confines domain

STRONG

ambit amplitude area circle compass diapason dimension dimensions expanse extension extent field gamut hearing ken latitude leeway length limits magnitude matter neighborhood orbit order panorama parameters play province radius reach realm run scope space span spectrum sphere spread stretch sweep swing territory tune vicinity width

WEAK

elbowroom extensity run of

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme height insignificance limitation

NOUN

range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

area dimension field length matter scope space spectrum territory

STRONG

ambit amplitude bounds circle compass confines diapason dimensions domain expanse extension gamut hearing ken latitude leeway limits magnitude neighborhood orbit order panorama parameters play province purview radius reach realm run span sphere spread stretch sweep swing tune vicinity width

WEAK

elbowroom extensity run of

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme limitation

WEAK

part

NOUN

stone's throw

Synonyms

WEAK

close range eyeshot holler near next door not far shouting distance spitting distance

Example Sentences

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In accordance with government media regulations, AFP was accompanied by an army officer, who stepped out of earshot during interviews.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It could easily be mistaken for an expression of anger, but watching how others in the area—pedestrians, other drivers—react, it’s a signal: a warning to anyone within earshot that ICE is moving through the neighborhood.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

Harbaugh’s parents were sitting within earshot, as was Payton — at the time back to watching games from the stands.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

About a hundred yards from Booth’s camp, Jones dismounted, walked slowly, and whistled the secret signal as he came within earshot of the assassins.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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