hear (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /hɪər/

Definition

To perceive sound with your ear.

Examples

• I can hear the birds singing outside my window every morning.

• Did you hear what the teacher said about the homework assignment?

• It was so quiet in the library that you could hear a pin drop.

How to Use hear

hear about (prepositional phrase)

to be told about something — "I just heard about the new policy change."

hear of (prepositional phrase)

to know that someone or something exists — "Have you ever heard of a platypus?"

hear from (prepositional phrase)

to receive communication from someone — "I hope to hear from them soon regarding my application."

hear back (phrasal verb)

to receive a response — "I sent an email and am waiting to hear back."

hear out (phrasal verb)

to listen to someone completely — "Let him speak; you should hear him out."

Synonyms of hear

Words with a similar meaning to hear:

• perceive
• detect
• discern
• apprehend

Antonyms of hear

Words with the opposite meaning to hear:

• ignore
• disregard

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