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Ear

noun
/ɪər/

Meaning

the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates
the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other animals

Example Sentences

She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.

She whispered something in his ear.

She whispered something in his ear.

Example Expressions

lend an ear

Synonyms

hearing, auditory organ, sense organ, lobe, hearing organ, auricle
Entry 1
hearing, auditory organ, sense organ, lobe
Entry 2
hearing organ, auditory organ
Entry 3
hearing organ, auricle, lobe, auditory organ

Antonyms

deafness, silence, muteness, quiet
Entry 1
deafness, silence, muteness, quiet
Entry 3
deafness, silence

Collocations

inner ear, good ear, ear infection, outer ear, deaf ear, ear pain, sharp ear, whisper in ear
Entry 1
inner ear, good ear, ear infection
Entry 2
inner ear, outer ear, ear infection, good ear, deaf ear
Entry 3
ear pain, sharp ear, ear infection, whisper in ear

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