hearing (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definition
The faculty or sense by which sound is perceived; the ability to hear.
Examples
My hearing is not as good as it used to be.
The loud concert damaged his hearing.
She has a remarkable hearing for music.
How to Use hearing
- hearing of (prepositional phrase)
- To become aware of something, often by chance or indirect means. — "I had no hearing of his plans to leave."
- hearing aid (collocation)
- A small electronic device worn in or behind the ear to amplify sound for people with hearing loss. — "She wears a hearing aid to help her hear conversations."
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