Synonyms of ear

ear

noun

ˈir 

as in attention

a state of being aware

I'm trying to get the boss's ear in order to ask for a raise in my pay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attention
• awareness
• eye
• mindfulness
• note
• observation
• consciousness
• knowledge
• mind
• notice
• heed
• cognizance
• observance
• care
• advertence
• advertency
• consideration
• understanding
• perception
• regard
• concern
• recognition
• thought
• discernment
• advisement
• watch
• hyperawareness
• grasp
• hyperconsciousness
• apprehension

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disregard
• neglect
• unawareness
• obliviousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ear

The air gap between the speakers and your ears means sound leakage is omnipresent in both directions. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Two points stand out, the Hall of Impression (Yintang) between the eyebrows and the Heavenly Gate at the top of the ear. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones These over-ear headphones have soft ear cushions that don’t press on your ears and a band that distributes pressure across your head for all-day comfort. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Police in South Africa have arrested five suspects in connection with a violent farm robbery in the North West province in which a 50-year-old farmer was shot and had his ears cut off. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026