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to hear
01
ascoltare
to notice the sound a person or thing is making
Transitive: to hear a sound
Ditransitive: to hear sb/sth doing sth | to hear sb/sth do sth
Example
I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around.
We heard shouting coming from the other house.
She heard the phone ring and went to answer it.
1.1
udire, ascoltare
to listen and pay attention to the sound someone or something is producing
Transitive: to hear sth
Example
Did you hear what the teacher said in class today?
It 's important to hear both sides of the argument before making a decision.
Before dismissing their ideas, let 's hear them in detail.
02
udire, ascoltare
to be told or receive information or news regarding something
Transitive: to hear information | to hear that
Example
Have you heard the latest news about the new restaurant opening?
Have n't you heard?
She was excited to hear about her promotion from her manager.
03
udire, esaminare
(of a court case) to listen, examine, and judge based on the evidence presented, statements given, etc.
Transitive: to hear a court case
Example
The court will hear the case next week.
The court will hear the evidence presented by the prosecution.
The judge will hear the appeal and consider the new evidence.
Esempio
I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around.
We heard shouting coming from the other house.
She heard the phone ring and went to answer it.
Can you hear the music playing in the background?
I can hear the birds chirping outside.
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