heard (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /hɜːrd/

Definition

To perceive sound with your ears.

Examples

• Did you hear the good news?

• I heard someone knocking at the door.

• She heard a faint cry for help.

How to Use heard

hear about (prepositional phrase)

To receive information about something or someone. — "I heard about the accident on the news."

hear from (prepositional phrase)

To receive communication (letter, email, call) from someone. — "I hope to hear from the university soon about my application."

hear + someone + verb-ing (collocation)

To perceive someone in the process of doing something. — "I heard him singing in the shower."

hear + someone + infinitive (without to) (collocation)

To perceive someone performing a complete action. — "I heard the bell ring."

Synonyms of heard

Words with a similar meaning to heard:

• listen
• overhear
• perceive
• apprehend

Antonyms of heard

Words with the opposite meaning to heard:

• silent
• unheard

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