hear

verb
UK: /hɪə/
US: /hɪr/

  1. To perceive sounds with the ears; to receive auditory information.

    1. I hear a bird singing outside my window. [ ] [ ]
    2. Did you hear about the new project being launched next month at our office? [ ] [ ]

  2. To be informed or learn of something.

    1. I didn't hear the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. Where did you hear that the company is planning layoffs soon, if that's true? [ ] [ ]

  3. To listen to or consider something, such as a case in court.

    1. The judge will hear the case next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee will hear arguments from both sides before making a final decision tommorow. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

listen overhear learn discover
hear noun

  1. The range within which one can hear or be heard.

    1. She spoke within my hear. [ ] [ ]
    2. Out of hear, out of mind, some people say, others think opposite. [ ] [ ]
hear interjection

  1. Used to attract attention when telling someone something important.

    1. Hear ye, hear ye, the royal procession is about to begin! [ ] [ ]
    2. Hear me, people, and I will tell you a story that should give you chills! [ ] [ ]
hear phrasal-verb

  1. To hear about: to be informed of something.

    1. Did you hear about that news? [ ] [ ]
    2. I was sad to hear about my friend's grandma who has passed away. [ ] [ ]

  2. Hear from: to receive communication from someone.

    1. I want to hear from you soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. I hope to hear from him about the job interview next week. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hear" in English means: To perceive sounds with the ears; to receive auditory information., To be informed or learn of something., To listen to or consider something, such as a case in court..

The phonetic transcription of "hear" is /hɪə/ in British English and /hɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hear": listen, overhear, learn, discover.

Example usage of "hear": "I hear a bird singing outside my window.". More examples on the page.