A1verb high_frequency_chunk

Hear

🇬🇧 UK /["/hɪə(r)/","/hɪəz/","/hɜːd/","/ˈhɪərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/hɪr/","/hɪrz/","/hɜːrd/","/ˈhɪrɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Hear

to be aware of sounds with your ears

In simple words: To notice sounds with your ears.

Hear in a sentence

• I can hear the birds singing outside.
• Did you hear what she said about the party?
• I heard a strange noise in the attic last night.
• He wanted to hear your opinion on the project.
• Can you hear the music playing in the background?
• I heard him call my name from across the street.
• She can hear the sound of waves crashing on the shore.
• Have you ever heard about that new restaurant?

How to use Hear

Used in everyday contexts. Can indicate passive listening (like background noise) or active listening (like understanding speech). Not suitable for more formal contexts where 'perceive' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

hear + object

Memory hint

Think of 'hear' as having your ears on a 'ear-r' to catch sounds.

Related words

Collocations with Hear

• clearly
• well
• barely
• can
• pretend not to
• strain to
• be delighted to
• be glad to
• be gratified to
• about
• of
• hear little, a lot, nothing, etc. about something

Synonyms for Hear

• listen
• detect
• perceive
• overhear
• catch

Opposites of Hear

• ignore
• disregard

Common mistakes with Hear

• Confused with 'listen' — 'hear' is passive, 'listen' is active.
• Used incorrectly in past tense as 'heared' instead of 'heard'.
• Unclear about using 'hear' for sounds coming from far away.

Frequently asked questions about Hear

What does Hear mean?

To notice sounds with your ears.

What is the definition of Hear?

to be aware of sounds with your ears

How do you use Hear in a sentence?

I can hear the birds singing outside.

Can you give another example of Hear?

Did you hear what she said about the party?

What are synonyms for Hear?

Common alternatives include listen, detect, perceive, overhear, catch.

What is the opposite of Hear?

Opposite meanings include ignore, disregard.

What words go with Hear?

It commonly pairs with clearly, well, barely, can, pretend not to, strain to, be delighted to, be glad to, be gratified to, about, of, hear little, a lot, nothing, etc. about something.

What are common mistakes when using Hear?

Confused with 'listen' — 'hear' is passive, 'listen' is active. Used incorrectly in past tense as 'heared' instead of 'heard'. Unclear about using 'hear' for sounds coming from far away.

How do you pronounce Hear?

US: /["/hɪr/","/hɪrz/","/hɜːrd/","/ˈhɪrɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/hɪə(r)/","/hɪəz/","/hɜːd/","/ˈhɪərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hear?

Used in everyday contexts. Can indicate passive listening (like background noise) or active listening (like understanding speech). Not suitable for more formal contexts where 'perceive' might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Hear?

"Hear" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.