hear
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verb \ˈhir\heard \ˈhərd\ hear·ing \ˈhir-iŋ\
Definition of HEAR
transitive verb
1
: to perceive or apprehend by the ear
2
: to gain knowledge of by hearing
4
a : to give a legal hearing to b : to take testimony from <hear witnesses>
intransitive verb
1
: to have the capacity of apprehending sound
2
a : to gain information : learn b : to receive communication <haven't heard from her lately>
3
: to entertain the idea —used in the negative <wouldn't hear of it>
4
—often used in the expression Hear! Hear! to express approval (as during a speech)
— hear·er \ˈhir-ər\ noun
See Examples of HEAR
- Do you hear that music?
- I couldn't hear a word of what he said over all that noise.
- I thought I heard him leave.
- Would you turn the volume up a little? I can't hear.
- I heard her in concert a few years ago.
- Have you ever heard Wagner sung in English?
- The committee will hear witnesses today.
- I hear he's leaving town.
- I don't know what happened. I'll let you know if I hear anything.
- I've heard it said that smoking is bad for your health.
Origin of HEAR
Middle English heren, from Old English hīeran; akin to Old High German hōren to hear, and probably to Latin cavēre to be on guard, Greek akouein to hear
First Known Use: before 12th century
hear
verb \ˈhi(ə)r\ (Medical Dictionary)heard \ˈhərd\ (audio pronunciation); hear·ing \ˈhi(ə)r-iŋ\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of HEAR
transitive verb
: to perceive or apprehend by the ear
intransitive verb
: to have the capacity of apprehending sound
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