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ear

noun

The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
E
Ends with
R
Contains
A
Scrabble score
3
CEFR level
A1

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noun

  1. The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

noun

  1. The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear

noun

  1. Good hearing

    “He had a keen ear”

noun

  1. Attention to what is said

    “He tried to get her ear”

noun

  1. Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

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Example Sentences

He had a keen ear
A good ear for pitch
He tried to get her ear

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Synonyms

auriclepinnaspikecapitulum

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