hear
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Definition 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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Synonyms for hear
Synonyms
ascertain, catch on (to), discover, find out, get on (to), learn, realize, see, wise (up)
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Examples of hear in a Sentence
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Someone called police after hearing what sounded like a single gunshot from a large caliber gun at about 7:13 a.m. Aug. 25 in the 1900 block of East Van Beck Avenue. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "South Now Police Reports: Man punches woman and throws spaghetti around residence," 30 Aug. 2017 Meanwhile, board member Charlene Tabet suggested a monthly joint committee to hear regular updates. — Priscella Vega, Burbank Leader, "Amid budget hurdles, Burbank school officials brainstorm topics to discuss with City Council," 29 Aug. 2017 A Ferrari California T is quicker, but its snarling and barking V-8 seems a bit bourgeois after hearing the DB11’s 12-cylinder roar. — James Lipman, Car and Driver, "2017 Aston Martin DB11," 25 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hear.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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hear
verb
English Language Learners Definition of hear
: to be aware of (sound) through the ear
: to listen to (someone or something)
: to be told (something)
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hear
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Kids Definition of hear
1 : to take in through the ear I hear laughter.
2 : to have the power of hearing He doesn't hear well.
3 : to gain knowledge of by hearing I hear he's moving to another state.
4 : to listen to with care and attention Wait till you hear both sides of the story.
hear
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Medical Definition of hear
: to perceive or apprehend by the ear
: to have the capacity of apprehending sound
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hear
transitive verbLegal Definition of hear
1a : to give a hearing to the court heard the claims the judge agreed to hear argument on the objection
b : to conduct a hearing about the magistrate's authority to hear a matter properly before him
2a : to take testimony from the committee will hear 30 witnesses
b : to take (as testimony) at a hearing the judge heard statements from the victim's family
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