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to hear
01
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
Examples
I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around.
She heard the phone ring and went to answer it.
1.1
to listen and pay attention to the sound someone or something is producing
Transitive: to hear sth
Examples
Before dismissing their ideas, let 's hear them in detail.
Did you hear what the teacher said in class today?
02
to be told or receive information or news regarding something
Transitive: to hear information | to hear that
Examples
He was relieved to hear that his flight was n’t canceled.
Have you heard the latest news about the new restaurant opening?
03
(of a court case) to listen, examine, and judge based on the evidence presented, statements given, etc.
Transitive: to hear a court case
Examples
The court will hear the case next week.
The court will hear the evidence presented by the prosecution.
Lexical Tree
hearable
hearer
hearing
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