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