overhearing Sentence Examples

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.

overhearing Meaning

Webster

of Overhear

of Overhear

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