hear

Meaning

to perceive sound; to listen to

To perceive sound with the ear.

Example Sentences

I can hear the birds singing.

I can hear birds singing outside.

Example Expressions

hear from someone

Synonyms

listen, perceive, detect, catch, notice, overhear

Entry 1

listen, perceive, detect, catch

Entry 2

listen, perceive, detect, notice, overhear

Antonyms

ignore, miss, overlook, silence

Entry 1

ignore, miss, overlook

Entry 2

ignore, silence

Collocations

hear clearly, hear voices, hear music, hear sounds, hear a sound, hear the news, hear from friends

Entry 1

hear clearly, hear voices, hear music, hear sounds

Entry 2

hear a sound, hear the news, hear from friends, hear clearly