hear

verb

ˈhir How to pronounce hear (audio)
Definition of hearnext
1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of I heard your sister is home from the hospital

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2
as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing

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Recent Examples of hear Auditory attention decoding tries to read those EEG signals and figure out which speaker the person wants to hear. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Several explosions were heard shortly after midnight in the capital, before authorities issued an air raid alert. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 According to the report, Sheets' girlfriend pleaded with him while backing away and heard one gunshot. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear
  1. realize
  2. listen
  3. see
  4. discover
  5. learn
  6. find
Verb
  • Cantor realized the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, paired with his software engineering skills, enabled him to create just such a cozy game himself, without having to hire other people.
    — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
  • Heat waves are arriving hotter, longer and more often, and heat exhaustion can hit faster than most people realize.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of realize
Verb
  • This supportive energy helps your sensitive nature name needs without drama and listen without jumping to defend.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • Click Here to listen] Ford discusses the challenges facing the non-profit sector in Arkansas and how the foundation helps non-profits accomplish their missions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026
Definition of listen
Verb
  • The stadium has been packed, the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival downtown has seen record attendance, and watch parties and other events have spread across the region.
    — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • The pair even goes on a quasi-date playing beer pong this week with Kendall and Shai, who can see right through Liam’s act.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
Definition of see
Verb
  • Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The Art Newspaper reports that the bacteria was discovered during routine monthly testing earlier this week and that the institution quickly complied with the city’s remediation requirements.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026
Definition of discover
Verb
  • Career readiness and workforce development programs also help students connect their classroom learning to relevant career fields.
    — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Dawkins learned about the group secondhand on Thursday from somebody who was asked to participate.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of learn
Verb
  • Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of find

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