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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“When we hear tariffs, our ears perk up.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A fact that you may be reminded of when hearing this on your radio: "Welcome to the death notices, but we are sorry to inform you there will be no death notices this morning."

From BBC

Anna recalled hearing Dan shouting for help as she got ready to get into the water.

From BBC

In an interview with Variety, the Canadian author explained that a Parkinson's expert contacted her after hearing about her diagnosis in a publicity interview for the series.

From BBC

If they are long-term issues, the market doesn’t want to hear.

From Barron's

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