Pronunciation: /hɪr/
noun the act of hearing or the ability to hear
A1 I can hear the birds chirping outside.
A2 My dog has very good hearing and can hear sounds from far away.
B1 She has a keen sense of hearing and can hear even the faintest noises.
B2 The concert was so loud that it damaged his hearing.
C1 His hearing has deteriorated over the years due to exposure to loud noises.
C2 The audiologist recommended wearing ear protection to preserve his hearing.
verb to perceive with the ear, to listen to
A1 I hear music playing in the background.
A2 She can hear the birds chirping outside her window.
B1 I heard a strange noise coming from the basement.
B2 He hears the sound of waves crashing on the shore.
C1 The detective heard a key detail in the witness's statement.
C2 She hears the subtle nuances in the music that others may miss.
formal I can hear the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.
informal Did you hear about the new restaurant opening downtown?
slang I hear you, let's meet up later.
figurative Sometimes you have to listen with your heart, not just hear with your ears.
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