hear
/ˈhɪɚ/ verb A1- To perceive sounds through the ear. · I was deaf, but now I can hear.
- To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. · I could hear them quarreling upstairs, but didn’t really listen to their argument.
- To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.
- To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.). · Eventually the king chose to hear her entreaties.
- To receive information about; to come to learn of.
- To be contacted by. · I haven't heard from you in a while; how have you been?
- To listen to (a person, case) in a court of law; to try. · Your case will be heard at the end of the month.
- To sympathize with; to understand the feelings or opinion of. · You're tired of all the ads on TV? I hear ya.
He/she/it hears · Past heard · Past participle heard · -ing form hearing
Verb forms
- Base form
- hear
- He/she/it
- hears
- Past
- heard
- Past participle
- heard
- -ing form
- hearing
An irregular verb: learn its past and past participle by heart.
Phrasal verbs and expressions
From the library
No doubt, now, we shall hear that our friend is released!”
“I never heard of but one kind,” said Diana doubtfully.
I heard before that you were queer.
Morrel,” said Danglars, “you have heard of the misfortune that has befallen us?”
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