hear

Definitions

1. verb

   To take in sound through your ears.

   Examples

   • I was deaf, but now I can hear.
   • She can hear even the faintest whisper.
2. verb

   To notice a particular sound.

   Examples

   • I could hear them arguing upstairs.
   • He heard footsteps coming in the dark.
   ≈catch
3. verb

   To listen on purpose.

   Examples

   • You can hear all the results on the radio.
   • He leaned in to hear the speaker more clearly.
4. verb

   To listen and agree to a request.

   Examples

   • The king chose to hear her pleas.
   • The judge agreed to hear the appeal.
5. verb

   To learn some news.

   Examples

   • He was shocked when he heard the news.
   • I heard about the accident from a neighbor.
6. verb

   To get a message or call from someone.

   Examples

   • I have not heard from you in a while. How have you been?
   • She hoped to hear from her son soon.
7. verb

   To listen to a case in court.

   Examples

   • Your case will be heard at the end of the month.
   • The judge will hear both sides before ruling.
   ≈adjudge≈rule on≈try≈adjudge≈adjudicate +8 more
8. verb

   To understand and agree with how someone feels.

   Examples

   • You are tired of all the ads? I hear you.
   • I hear you, it has been a rough week for everyone.
9. verb

   In old use, to study under a teacher.

   Examples

   • He first heard Zeno, then Cleanthes.
   • The young scholar heard several masters before settling down.
10. interjection

    A word added to a sentence to check that someone understands.

    Examples

    • Come back soon, hear?
    • Don't be late again, hear?