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overhear
verb
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- O
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- VERHEA
- Scrabble score
- 14
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ
Meaning
Definitions
verb
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
“We overheard the conversation at the next table”
In context
Example Sentences
We overheard the conversation at the next table
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