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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We had Greg review it for us, and you can hear his thoughts in the show.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

"I didn't want people to hear the nitty-gritties of our relationship."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

One listener asked the hosts what piece of music they wanted to hear last before they died.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

If people can’t trust what they see and hear, informed decision-making becomes nearly impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It feels like he doesn’t deserve to hear me refute him.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith