Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hear
verb
/hɪr/
Definition
To perceive sound through the ear.
Examples
- She can hear the birds chirping outside.
- Did you hear the news about the concert?
- He couldn’t hear what she was saying over the music.
Meaning
The act of listening to sounds or noises using the sense of hearing.
Synonyms
- listen
- perceive
- catch
- detect
- discern