English dictionary
hear
verbPronunciation
hɪə(ɹ)
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
verb
- receive a communication from someone
verb
- perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
verb
- listen and pay attention
verb
- examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
Example sentences
I learned that she has two grown-up children
I see that you have been promoted
We heard nothing from our son for five years
Listen to your father
We must hear the expert before we make a decision
The jury had heard all the evidence
The case will be tried in California