Simple meaning
What does Hear mean?
Hear means to notice a sound.
Dictionary definition
To notice sound with your ears.
Example sentences
Hear in a sentence
easy
I can hear music outside.
medium
Did you hear the bell ring?
hard
Listeners hear clues in a speaker's tone of voice.
Synonyms
Words like Hear
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreUse when not paying attention.
missUse when you do not hear or notice something.
Word family
Hear word family
Base word
hear
verb
hears
Hears now or often.
verb
heard
Heard in the past.
noun
hearing
The sense used to hear sounds.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
Which word is closest in meaning to hear?
Hear and listen both connect to noticing sound.
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