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Heard somebody racing down the stairs

🇬🇧 UK //hɜːd ˈsʌmbədi ˈreɪsɪŋ daʊn ðə steəz// 🇺🇸 US //hɜrd ˈsʌmˌbɒdi ˈreɪsɪŋ daʊn ðə stɛrz//

Meaning of Heard somebody racing down the stairs

Listened to someone running quickly down a set of stairs.

In simple words: listened to someone running down the stairs

Heard somebody racing down the stairs in a sentence

• I suddenly heard somebody racing down the stairs, and it startled me.
• While I was reading, I heard somebody racing down the stairs behind me.
• She reported that she heard somebody racing down the stairs during the night.
• As soon as he heard somebody racing down the stairs, he turned around.
• In the quiet house, I distinctly heard somebody racing down the stairs.

How to use Heard somebody racing down the stairs

Use in storytelling or descriptions; appropriate in casual or formal contexts when recounting events.

Grammar pattern

heard + object + gerund

Memory hint

Imagine hearing someone rushing down the stairs like in a race – quick and noisy!

Related words

Collocations with Heard somebody racing down the stairs

• heard somebody
• racing down
• down the stairs
• somebody running
• hearing noises

Synonyms for Heard somebody racing down the stairs

• listened to someone descending
• overheard someone racing
• caught the sound of someone
• noticed someone rushing
• discerned footsteps

Opposites of Heard somebody racing down the stairs

• heard somebody walking slowly down the stairs
• heard somebody ascending the stairs quietly

Common mistakes with Heard somebody racing down the stairs

• Incorrectly using 'hear' instead of 'heard'.
• Omitting 'somebody' leading to vague context.
• Misplacing 'racing' leading to confusion, e.g., using 'ran' instead.

Frequently asked questions about Heard somebody racing down the stairs

What does Heard somebody racing down the stairs mean?

listened to someone running down the stairs

What is the definition of Heard somebody racing down the stairs?

Listened to someone running quickly down a set of stairs.

How do you use Heard somebody racing down the stairs in a sentence?

I suddenly heard somebody racing down the stairs, and it startled me.

Can you give another example of Heard somebody racing down the stairs?

While I was reading, I heard somebody racing down the stairs behind me.

What are synonyms for Heard somebody racing down the stairs?

Common alternatives include listened to someone descending, overheard someone racing, caught the sound of someone, noticed someone rushing, discerned footsteps.

What is the opposite of Heard somebody racing down the stairs?

Opposite meanings include heard somebody walking slowly down the stairs, heard somebody ascending the stairs quietly.

What words go with Heard somebody racing down the stairs?

It commonly pairs with heard somebody, racing down, down the stairs, somebody running, hearing noises.

What are common mistakes when using Heard somebody racing down the stairs?

Incorrectly using 'hear' instead of 'heard'. Omitting 'somebody' leading to vague context. Misplacing 'racing' leading to confusion, e.g., using 'ran' instead.

How do you pronounce Heard somebody racing down the stairs?

US: //hɜrd ˈsʌmˌbɒdi ˈreɪsɪŋ daʊn ðə stɛrz//, UK: //hɜːd ˈsʌmbədi ˈreɪsɪŋ daʊn ðə steəz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Heard somebody racing down the stairs?

Use in storytelling or descriptions; appropriate in casual or formal contexts when recounting events.