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Definition
hear Show phoneticsverb past heard
1 SOUND [I,T] to be aware of a sound through your ears
I could hear his voice in the distance.
I can't hear - can you turn the sound up?
2 INFORMATION [I,T] to be told some information
When did you first hear about this?
Have you heard the news? Jane's back.
[+ (that)] I hear that you're leaving.
3 LAW [T] If a judge hears a case, they listen to it in a law court, to decide if someone is guilty or not.
4
I wanted to pay for her meal but she wouldn't hear of it.
