Word HEAR: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

hear

🇺🇸 [hɪr]

Meanings

To perceive sound with the ears, often as a result of vibrations or noise. It can also mean to listen attentively or understand something through auditory perception.

Examples

• I can hear the birds singing outside my window.
• Did you hear what she said about the meeting?
• He could hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.

Synonyms

listen • perceive • eavesdrop

Antonyms

ignore • miss • overlook