overhear
verb
over·hear
ˌō-vər-ˈhir 
overheard
ˌō-vər-ˈhərd
; overhearing
ˌō-vər-ˈhir-iŋ
; overhearing
ˌō-vər-ˈhir-iŋ
: to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention
: to overhear something
Examples of overhear in a Sentence
She overheard what her boss said to his secretary.
I overheard a rumor about you.
They were overheard discussing the project.
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The launch site itself may be across state lines, but Arizonans could still have a chance to see the rocket itself soaring overheard.
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
After overhearing Zavier’s heartfelt conversation with her dad, Tiffany has a change of heart and decides to go through with the wedding.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 July 2025
Another witness riding by on a bike overheard Hendricks having a conversation about lawn care with McGuire's friend in front of the apartment.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
On Tuesday the streamer released a teaser of the film in which voiceovers of stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth are overheard with a beach backdrop.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
After overhearing Zavier’s heartfelt conversation with her dad, Tiffany has a change of heart and decides to go through with the wedding.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 July 2025
Another witness riding by on a bike overheard Hendricks having a conversation about lawn care with McGuire's friend in front of the apartment.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
On Tuesday the streamer released a teaser of the film in which voiceovers of stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth are overheard with a beach backdrop.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for overhear
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“Overhear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overhear. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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overhear
verb
over·hear
ˌō-vər-ˈhi(ə)r
overheard
-ˈhərd
; overhearing
-ˈhi(ə)r-iŋ
; overhearing
-ˈhi(ə)r-iŋ
: to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention
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