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Definitions

earshot

[eer-shot] / ˈɪərˌʃɒt /
NOUN
hearing
Synonyms
STRONG
audition detecting distinguishing ear effect extent faculty listening perception range reach recording sense
WEAK
auditory auditory range hearing distance
NOUN
purview
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bounds confines domain
STRONG
ambit amplitude area circle compass diapason dimension dimensions expanse extension extent field gamut hearing ken latitude leeway length limits magnitude matter neighborhood orbit order panorama parameters play province radius reach realm run scope space span spectrum sphere spread stretch sweep swing territory tune vicinity width
WEAK
elbowroom extensity run of
Antonyms
STRONG
extreme height insignificance limitation
NOUN
range
Synonyms
STRONGEST
area dimension field length matter scope space spectrum territory
STRONG
ambit amplitude bounds circle compass confines diapason dimensions domain expanse extension gamut hearing ken latitude leeway limits magnitude neighborhood orbit order panorama parameters play province purview radius reach realm run span sphere spread stretch sweep swing tune vicinity width
WEAK
elbowroom extensity run of
Antonyms
STRONG
extreme limitation
WEAK
part
NOUN
stone's throw
Synonyms
WEAK
close range eyeshot holler near next door not far shouting distance spitting distance

Example Sentences

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He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It could easily be mistaken for an expression of anger, but watching how others in the area—pedestrians, other drivers—react, it’s a signal: a warning to anyone within earshot that ICE is moving through the neighborhood.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

Of course, like-minded groups can shout it out later out of your earshot.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

A line of police buses stopped them reaching the gates, but a stage and loudspeaker ensured their voices would soar above Gwanghwamun square and within earshot of US President Donald Trump's representatives.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

“He gave you quite the chewing-out, didn’t he?” he said, once Stieglitz and the others were out of earshot.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros