Pronunciation

/hɪər/

Definitions

• Verb (v): To perceive sound through the ear; to be attentive and receive information through auditory senses. For example: “I could hear the birds singing in the morning.”
• Verb (v): To listen to someone or something attentively, often with the intention of understanding or considering what is being said. For example: “The children listened carefully as their teacher explained the lesson.”
• Verb (v): To become aware of something by rumor or report. For example: “We heard that they’re moving to another city.”
• Noun (n): The act of perceiving sound or listening. For example: “Her hearing is excellent.”

Phrases

• “Hear it out” means to listen to someone until they have finished speaking, especially when one might disagree with them.
• “Lend an ear” means to give someone your full attention when they need to talk.
• “Hear from someone” means to receive a message or communication from someone.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “I can hear the distant rumble of thunder.”
• Verb: “She heard her name being called from across the street.”
• Noun: “His hearing was damaged after years of working in a noisy factory.”

Synonyms

• Listen
• Perceive
• Attend
• Discern
• Catch (as in sounds)
• Sense (auditory perception)
• Receive (sound or information)

Note: While ‘hear’ does not have different part-of-speech meanings like ‘hello,’ its usage can vary depending on context, primarily functioning as a verb but also occasionally as a noun referring to the sense or act of hearing.