hear Antonyms

Meaning of hear

Wordnet

hear (v)

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process

receive a communication from someone

listen and pay attention

Webster

hear (v. t.)

To perceive by the ear; to apprehend or take cognizance of by the ear; as, to hear sounds; to hear a voice; to hear one call.

To give audience or attention to; to listen to; to heed; to accept the doctrines or advice of; to obey; to examine; to try in a judicial court; as, to hear a recitation; to hear a class; the case will be heard to-morrow.

To attend, or be present at, as hearer or worshiper; as, to hear a concert; to hear Mass.

To give attention to as a teacher or judge.

To accede to the demand or wishes of; to listen to and answer favorably; to favor.

Webster

hear (v. i.)

To have the sense or faculty of perceiving sound.

To use the power of perceiving sound; to perceive or apprehend by the ear; to attend; to listen.

To be informed by oral communication; to be told; to receive information by report or by letter.

hear Sentence Examples

  1. I could distinctly hear the faint crackling of dry leaves underfoot.
  2. The thunderous roar of the jet engine made it hard to hear the announcements.
  3. She listened intently, trying to hear the subtle changes in tone.
  4. The doctor placed the stethoscope on my chest, hoping to hear a clear heartbeat.
  5. I pretended not to hear the sarcastic remark, hoping to avoid an argument.
  6. The sound of the doorbell startled me; I had not expected anyone to hear.
  7. The audience erupted in cheers as the actor delivered his final lines, their applause deafening.
  8. With her acute hearing, she could hear the slightest rustle of paper from across the room.
  9. The detective strained his ears, attempting to hear any faint noises that could lead to a breakthrough.
  10. I could hear the distant sound of birds chirping, a reminder of the beauty of nature outside my window.

FAQs About the word hear

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense, get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally, examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process, receive

discover, find,realize, learn, see, get on (to), find out,ascertain, catch on (to), spot

disregard, overlook, miss, forget, forget, overlook, ignore, disregard, ignore,miss

I could distinctly hear the faint crackling of dry leaves underfoot.

The thunderous roar of the jet engine made it hard to hear the announcements.

She listened intently, trying to hear the subtle changes in tone.

The doctor placed the stethoscope on my chest, hoping to hear a clear heartbeat.