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ear

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Synonyms & Antonyms of ear

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 for ear

advertence,
advertency,
attention,
awareness,
cognizance,
consciousness,
eye,
heed,
knowledge,
mindfulness,
note,
notice,
observance,
observation

Words Related to ear

hyperawareness,
hyperconsciousness

advisement,
care,
concern,
consideration,
regard,
watch

apprehension,
discernment,
grasp,
mind,
perception,
recognition,
thought,
understanding

Near Antonyms for ear

disregard,
neglect,
obliviousness,
unawareness

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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.

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