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Definitions

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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It’s a hard truth to hear, I know.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"We hear the loud sounds of interceptions, but we rarely see anything in the sky," Abdullah, a resident in his 60s, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“He was able to climb, climb up as wounded as he was, he was able to climb up into a crevice,” the president continued, saying the airman could hear the U.S. forces looking for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

“I’m happy to hear that. How’s your anxiety been? Have you needed to make use of any of the strategies we practiced?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.