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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Daniel Ilacqua said during a Monday afternoon court hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He admires and respects his dad, he says, but sometimes hearing the same advice from other entrepreneurs hits differently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"I feel like I'm back there - hearing the news for the first time."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

US District Judge Leonie Brinkema barred the administration last week from taking any further action to create or operate the so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund" ahead of a June 12 court hearing.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

I can picture us being Elders at a powwow, me still hearing about it.

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

Vocabulary lists containing hearing

"Penny Problem"

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"Penny Problem"