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/hiːɹd/ · hear
verb
- To perceive sounds through the ear. I was deaf, and now I can hear.
- To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. I heard a sound from outside the window.
- To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to. I heard the music playing softly in the background.
adjective
- That has been heard or listened to; that has been aurally detected. The heard rumors about the new product were not confirmed by the company.
Did you know? The word 'hear' is often used in the phrase 'hear, hear', which is an expression of approval or agreement, often used in formal settings or in parliamentary procedures.