hear

US /hɪr/

UK /hɪr/

1.

perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something)

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I can hear the music playing downstairs.

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Did you hear what I said?

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listen perceive discern apprehend detect

2.

be told or informed of

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I was sorry to hear about your loss.

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We haven't heard from him in weeks.

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learn discover find out be informed be told

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