hear
verbDefinition of hear
1
: to perceive or become aware of by the ear
didn't hear what she said thought I heard them leave
2
: to gain knowledge of by hearing
heard that you were ill
4a
law
: to give a listening to legal arguments in : to give a legal hearing to
hear a case
b
law
: to take testimony from
hear witnesses
1
: to have the capacity of perceiving sound : to be able to become aware of sound
He doesn't hear well.
2a
: to gain information : learn
tired of hearing about his problems
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)
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