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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After weeks of hearing others talk about today’s service academy students, I wanted to speak with the students themselves.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

“It’s clear elected officials are hearing from their constituents.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Rather, it "designated Alibaba without notice or a fair hearing", the compliant notes.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

It will hold another hearing early next year to discuss five more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

On hearing the news, Maggie fell in a dead faint.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Vocabulary lists containing hearing

"Penny Problem"

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"Penny Problem"