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hear

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of hear

1 to come to an awareness of
  • I heard your sister is home from the hospital.
Synonyms of hear

ascertain, catch on (to), discover, find out, get on (to), learn, realize, see, wise (up)
Words Related to hear

hit (on or upon), tumble (to)

descry, detect, encounter, espy, see, spot

calculate, dope (out), figure out, find, puzzle (out)

discern, mind, note, observe, perceive

divine
Phrases Synonymous with hear

get wind of
Near Antonyms of hear

miss, overlook

disregard, ignore

forget, unlearn

blanket, blot out, cloak, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, mask, occult, screen, shroud, veil
2 to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
  • At least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing.
Synonyms of hear

attend, hark, harken, hearken, heed, listen, mind
Phrases Synonymous with hear

prick up one's ears
Near Antonyms of hear

discount, disregard
Antonyms of hear

ignore, tune out

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