hear

/hˈi‌ə/

/ˈhiɹ/

to hear

MAIN VERB

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

1.1

to listen and pay attention to the sound someone or something is producing

synonyms : listen

to be told or receive information or news regarding something

synonyms : discover

(of a court case) to listen, examine, and judge based on the evidence presented, statements given, etc.

synonyms : try

Examples

1. I heard some exciting news about a job opportunity.

2. I hear the sound of seagulls near the sea.

3. I heard the tiny squeak of a mouse in the walls.

4. The court will hear the case next week.