Search Result:hear


KK Pronunciation

〔 hIr 〕

Pronunciation

〔 hiә 〕


Overview of verb hear

The verb hear has 5 senses


  • hear -- (perceive (sound) via the auditory sense)

  • learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see -- (get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted")

  • hear, try -- (examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California")

  • hear -- (receive a communication from someone; "We heard nothing from our son for five years")

  • listen, hear, take heed -- (listen and pay attention; "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision")