overhear

over·hear

verb \ˌō-vər-ˈhir\

over·heard\-ˈhərd\over·hear·ing\-ˈhir-iŋ\

Definition of OVERHEAR

transitive verb

: to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention

intransitive verb

: to overhear something

Examples of OVERHEAR

1. She overheard what her boss said to his secretary.
2. I overheard a rumor about you.
3. They were overheard discussing the project.

First Known Use of OVERHEAR

1549

Related to OVERHEAR

Synonyms

listen in (on), eavesdrop (on)

Related Words

bug, tap, wiretap; monitor, snoop, spy, surveil; attend, hear, hearken, heed, mind

Rhymes with OVERHEAR

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