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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And we need to hear all those things.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"We hear the call to prayer every day, not explosions here," Qadiri told AFP.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“I’m thrilled to hear what they’re doing, so there are trees available when the time is right,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

"I am deeply sorry to hear this tragic news and send my sincere condolences to his family."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“It’s nice to see you again. I was happy to hear that it was you that called this morning, wanting to see me, and not your mom. What brings you in today?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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