Pronunciation: /ɪr/
noun a part of the body that is used for hearing
A1 I have two ears.
A2 She whispered in my ear.
B1 He had an ear infection and needed antibiotics.
B2 The doctor examined my ear and found no issues.
C1 Musicians must protect their ears from loud noises to prevent hearing damage.
C2 The ear is a complex organ responsible for hearing and balance.
verb not applicable
A1 I ear music with my headphones.
A2 She likes to ear the sound of the waves at the beach.
B1 They were able to ear the faint sound of footsteps approaching.
B2 The detective tried to ear any clues that might help solve the case.
C1 The musician has a trained ear for picking up subtle nuances in music.
C2 The audiophile can ear the difference between high-quality and low-quality sound systems.
adjective not applicable
A1 She wore a pair of ear muffs to keep warm in the snow.
A2 The doctor examined her ear and found an infection.
B1 He had a keen ear for music and could easily pick out melodies.
B2 The noise-canceling earphones blocked out all external sounds.
C1 The musician had a finely tuned ear for pitch and tone.
C2 Her ear for languages allowed her to easily pick up new dialects.
adverb not applicable
A1 She listened with her ear close to the door.
A2 He whispered in her ear to tell her a secret.
B1 I can't hear you well, speak into my ear.
B2 She leaned in to hear the conversation with a trained ear.
C1 The musician had an ear for perfect pitch and tone.
C2 His keen ear for languages allowed him to pick up new dialects quickly.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I use my ear to listen to music.
A2 She covered her ear to block out the loud noise.
B1 The doctor checked my ear for any signs of infection.
B2 His ear was throbbing with pain after the loud concert.
C1 The musician's trained ear could detect even the slightest out-of-tune note.
C2 Her ear for languages allowed her to easily pick up new dialects while traveling.
preposition not applicable
A1 The pencil is on the table near your ear.
A2 She whispered in his ear to tell him a secret.
B1 The music was so loud that he had to cover his ears.
B2 The doctor used a special tool to examine the inside of her ear.
C1 The spy used a tiny earpiece to communicate with his team.
C2 She had a keen ear for music and could easily identify different instruments in a piece.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I have an earache, so I need to see a doctor.
A2 She whispered in my ear that she had a secret to tell me.
B1 I can't hear you, speak into my ear so I can understand.
B2 He turned a deaf ear to her pleas for help.
C1 The musician had a keen ear for picking out the subtle nuances in the music.
C2 The detective listened with a trained ear for any inconsistencies in the suspect's story.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ear! I can't hear you.
A2 Ear, can you pass me the salt?
B1 Ear, do you mind if I open the window?
B2 Ear! That was a close call.
C1 Ear, could you please speak up a bit?
C2 Ear, I think we should reconsider our strategy.
article not applicable
A1 I have an ear infection.
A2 She whispered in my ear.
B1 He couldn't believe his ears when he heard the news.
B2 The musician had a keen ear for melodies.
C1 The ear is a complex organ responsible for hearing and balance.
C2 The ear canal is lined with tiny hairs that help to protect the eardrum.
formal The doctor examined her ear and prescribed medication for the infection.
informal I can't hear you, speak into my ear.
slang She's all ears when it comes to gossip.
figurative The CEO turned a deaf ear to the complaints of the employees.
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