verb “hear”
Infinitiv hear; hien hears; Verg. heard; Part. Verg. heard; Ger. hearing
- to sense a sound using the ear
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
As I walked through the forest, I heard the birds chirping in the trees.
- to become aware of information through communication
When she heard about the school's closure, she immediately called her friends to discuss it.
- to consider a request with a willingness to be persuaded
After much deliberation, the committee decided to hear his appeal for additional funding.
- to be in contact with
After moving to a new city, I haven't heard from my old friends in months.
- to listen to legal arguments or testimonies in a formal setting
The judge will hear the testimony of the key witness tomorrow morning.
- to empathize or agree with someone's feelings or views
You're frustrated with the slow internet? I totally hear you on that.
interjection “hear”
- a British parliamentary expression of agreement or support
When the MP proposed more funding for the NHS, the chamber erupted with shouts of "Hear, hear!" in agreement.