Cool MateMeaning of Ear
In simple words: The part of the body that hears sounds.
Ear in a sentence
- She whispered into his ear during the movie.
- He has a good ear for music and can easily identify notes.
- The doctor examined her ear to check for any problems.
- People say you should listen to your ear when it comes to advice.
- The corn is ready to harvest when the ear is fully developed.
How to use Ear
Use 'ear' when talking about hearing or listening. It can refer to the physical part or the act of listening. Not appropriate in very formal writing where specific terms (e.g., auditory system) are preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'ear' like 'hear' — they sound alike and are about listening.
Related words
Collocations with Ear
Synonyms for Ear
- hearing organ
- auditory structure
- auditory system
Opposites of Ear
Common mistakes with Ear
- Confused with 'ear' (body part) and 'here' (location)
- Use 'ears' in plural when discussing both ears, not just one
- Incorrectly using the term in idiomatic expressions not related to hearing
Ear appears in
Ear in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أذن
الجزء من الجسم الذي يسمع الأصوات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কান
শরীরের যে অংশ দিয়ে শব্দ শোনা যায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Ohr
Der Körperteil, mit dem man Geräusche hört.
- SpanishEspañol
Oído
La parte del cuerpo que escucha sonidos.
- Persianفارسی
گوش
قسمتی از بدن که صداها را میشنود.
- FrenchFrançais
Oreille
La partie du corps qui entend les sons.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कान
शरीर का वह हिस्सा जिससे आवाज़ें सुनाई देती हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Orecchio
La parte del corpo che sente i suoni.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Orelha, Ouvido
A parte do corpo que ouve sons.
- RussianРусский
Ухо
Часть тела, которая слышит звуки.
- Urduاردو
کان
جسم کا وہ حصہ جس سے آوازیں سنی جاتی ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
耳朵
听声音的身体部位。
More words like Ear
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Ear
What does Ear mean?
The part of the body that hears sounds.
What is the definition of Ear?
either of the organs on the sides of the head that you hear with
How do you use Ear in a sentence?
She whispered into his ear during the movie.
Can you give another example of Ear?
He has a good ear for music and can easily identify notes.
What are synonyms for Ear?
Common alternatives include hearing organ, auditory structure, auditory system.
What is the opposite of Ear?
Opposite meanings include eye.
What words go with Ear?
It commonly pairs with left, right, inner, plug, stop, block, catch something, detect something, hear something, canal, drum, lobe, in your ear, be all ears, beam, grin, smile, etc. from ear to ear, bend somebody’s ear, fine, good, keen, have, attune, by ear, ear for, have a tin ear for something.
What are common mistakes when using Ear?
Confused with 'ear' (body part) and 'here' (location) Use 'ears' in plural when discussing both ears, not just one Incorrectly using the term in idiomatic expressions not related to hearing
How do you pronounce Ear?
US: /["/ɪr/"]/, UK: /["/ɪə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ear?
Use 'ear' when talking about hearing or listening. It can refer to the physical part or the act of listening. Not appropriate in very formal writing where specific terms (e.g., auditory system) are preferred.
What CEFR level is Ear?
"Ear" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.