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Good hearing helps us notice sounds around us.
What does Hearing mean?
Hearing means the sense of sound or a listening meeting.
Dictionary definition
The ability to notice sounds; also a meeting where people listen to information before making a decision.
Example sentences
Hearing in a sentence
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The school held a hearing so everyone could share information.
hard
The article explained how hearing depends on the ears, nerves, and brain working together.
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Practice 1
What can hearing mean?
Hearing can refer to noticing sound or to a meeting where people listen to information.
Practice 2
Which word is most related to hearing?
Hearing is the sense used to notice sound.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hearing correctly?
Hearing fits a sentence about noticing sound.
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Hearing
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heer · ing · strongest beat: heer
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WordHearing.
Partnoun.
MeaningHearing means the sense of sound or a listening meeting.
ExampleExample: Good hearing helps us notice sounds around us.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- heer · ing
- Strongest beat
- heer
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on heer.
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Synonyms
Words like Hearing
Antonyms
Opposite words
deafnessLittle or no ability to hear.
silenceNo sound to hear.
ignoringNot listening or paying attention.
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Word family
Hearing word family
Base word
hearing
verb
hear
To notice sound.
verb
heard
Noticed sound in the past.
noun
hearer
A person who hears something.
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Hint for students
Hearing means the sense of sound or a listening meeting.
Common mix-up
Hearing is not the same as deafness. Hearing means hearing means the sense of sound or a listening meeting.
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Read this model sentence: The school held a hearing so everyone could share information. Clue words: school, held, everyone. Underline clue words that show why hearing fits instead of deafness. Now write one new sentence that shows hearing without using the word hearing. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show hearing?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The school held a hearing so everyone could share information." Why does hearing fit better than deafness?
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