overhearing (Meaning)

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overhearing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Overhear

While walking past the library, I overheard a whispered conversation about a lost child.
I couldn't help but overhear the heated argument between the neighbors next door.
The janitor overheard the students' plans to skip class and reported it to the principal.
Amy overheard her co-workers gossiping about her promotion, which made her uncomfortable.
The secret agent discreetly overheard the enemy's plans by eavesdropping on their conversations.
Overhearing my parents talking, I learned that they were considering moving to another city.
The witness overheard the suspect confessing to the crime, which helped secure a conviction.
The therapist overheard her client expressing suicidal thoughts, which prompted an immediate intervention.
Overhearing a stranger's conversation, I realized that they were lost and offered to help.
The audio surveillance device captured the conspirators overhearing a sensitive conversation, providing crucial evidence.

of Overhear

monitoring, spying,hearing, snooping,attending, eavesdropping (on), bugging, listening in (on), tapping, harkening

No antonyms found.

While walking past the library, I overheard a whispered conversation about a lost child.

I couldn't help but overhear the heated argument between the neighbors next door.

The janitor overheard the students' plans to skip class and reported it to the principal.

Amy overheard her co-workers gossiping about her promotion, which made her uncomfortable.