👂hear

verb
/hɪr/

Meaning

To perceive sound with the ear.
to perceive sound; to listen to

Example Sentences

I can hear birds singing outside.

I can hear the birds singing.

Example Expressions

hear from someone

Synonyms

listen, perceive, detect, notice, overhear, catch
Entry 1
listen, perceive, detect, notice, overhear
Entry 2
listen, perceive, detect, catch

Antonyms

ignore, silence, miss, overlook
Entry 1
ignore, silence
Entry 2
ignore, miss, overlook

Collocations

hear a sound, hear the news, hear from friends, hear clearly, hear voices, hear music, hear sounds
Entry 1
hear a sound, hear the news, hear from friends, hear clearly
Entry 2
hear clearly, hear voices, hear music, hear sounds

More Example Sentences

Oh I am excited to hear that.

Oh I am thrilled to hear that.

Oh I am ecstatic to hear that.

Oh I am delighted to hear that.

Oh I am over the moon to hear that.

I'm sorry, I did not hear what you said.

My ears are sore. I cannot hear properly.

May this Christmas fill your heart with love.

I didn't quite hear that, sorry; can you say that one more time?

I hear what you’re saying, but our bottom line is very clear on this one.

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To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.

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