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HEAR

(verb)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Hear.

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Hear - as a verb

Perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehend20perceive15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

Example: "I learned that she has two grown-up children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discover14find outget a lineget windget wordlearn5pick upsee3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process

Example: "The jury had heard all the evidence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
try6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
examine16probe9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Receive a communication from someone

Example: "We heard nothing from our son for five years"

Listen and pay attention

Example: "Listen to your father"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
listen6take heed
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
center8centre8concentrate15focus10pore6rivet8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I can hear the sound of a car engine outside."
"Can you hear me?"
"I heard a great song on the radio yesterday."
"She couldn't hear what he was saying."
"I heard a loud bang from the next room."
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Word Game Points

Is HEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is HEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is HEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hear is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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