CEFR A1

hear

verb

Meaning

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?

Synonyms: perceive, detect, discern, apprehend

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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

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Antonyms of hear

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