ear (Meaning)
ear (n)
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
good hearing
the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
attention to what is said
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
ear (n.)
The organ of hearing; the external ear.
The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; the power of discriminating between different tones; as, a nice ear for music; -- in the singular only.
That which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; any prominence or projection on an object, -- usually one for support or attachment; a lug; a handle; as, the ears of a tub, a skillet, or dish. The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow. See Illust. of Bell.
Same as Acroterium.
Same as Crossette.
Privilege of being kindly heard; favor; attention.
The spike or head of any cereal (as, wheat, rye, barley, Indian corn, etc.), containing the kernels.
ear (v. t.)
To take in with the ears; to hear.
To plow or till; to cultivate.
ear (v. i.)
To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain; as, this corn ears well.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ear
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- advertency
- understanding
- hyperawareness
- hyperconsciousness
- thought
- recognition
- perception
- consideration
- advisement
- discernment
- concern
- watch
- regard
- advertence
- grasp
- care
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
ear Sentence Examples
- She whispered the secret into his ear, ensuring no one else would hear.
- The wind howled through the trees, reaching my ears as a faint rustling.
- I pressed the earpiece of my headphones against my ear, immersing myself in the music.
- The piercing sound of a car alarm jarred my ears, jolting me awake.
- I leaned in closer to catch her words, straining my ears to comprehend her muffled speech.
- The doctor examined my ear with an otoscope, checking for signs of infection.
- The puppy's ears perked up at the sound of my voice, indicating his excitement.
- I adorned my ears with a pair of silver earrings, adding a touch of elegance to my outfit.
- The constant ringing in my ears was driving me to distraction, making it difficult to concentrate.
- I cupped my ear to better hear the distant sound of approaching footsteps.
FAQs About the word ear
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium, good hearing, the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear, attention to what is said, fruiti
attention, eye, awareness, mindfulness, notice, observance, heed, cognizance, mind, observation
neglect, neglect,disregard, disregard,unawareness, unawareness, obliviousness, obliviousness,
She whispered the secret into his ear, ensuring no one else would hear.
The wind howled through the trees, reaching my ears as a faint rustling.
I pressed the earpiece of my headphones against my ear, immersing myself in the music.
The piercing sound of a car alarm jarred my ears, jolting me awake.
