Hearer

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪrər/

Definitions of hearer

noun a person who listens to something being said or who hears something

Example Sentences

A1 The hearer listened carefully to the music.

A2 The hearer couldn't hear the speaker clearly.

B1 The hearer was attentive during the lecture.

B2 The hearer was able to understand the message despite the noise.

C1 The hearer was able to discern the subtle nuances in the speaker's tone.

C2 The hearer was a skilled interpreter, able to grasp the underlying meaning of the text.

Examples of hearer in a Sentence

formal The speaker must ensure that the information is clear and concise for the hearer to understand.

informal He asked the hearer if they could hear him clearly over the phone.

slang The rapper's lyrics were so catchy that every hearer was vibing to the beat.

figurative As an artist, he always paints with the intention of evoking emotions in the hearer.

Grammatical Forms of hearer

• past tense: heard
• plural: hearers
• comparative: more hearing
• superlative: most hearing
• present tense: hears
• future tense: will hear
• perfect tense: has heard
• continuous tense: is hearing
• singular: hearer
• positive degree: hear
• infinitive: to hear
• gerund: hearing
• participle: hearing

Origin and Evolution of hearer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hearer' originated from the Old English word 'hieran' which means to hear or listen.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hearer' has retained its original meaning of someone who listens or hears, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to anyone who receives or is the recipient of information or sound.