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hear
verb
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
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hɪə(ɹ)
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verb
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
“I learned that she has two grown-up children”
verb
receive a communication from someone
“We heard nothing from our son for five years”
verb
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
verb
listen and pay attention
“Listen to your father”
verb
examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
“The jury had heard all the evidence”
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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
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