overhears

verb

Meaning

To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

take in(English)catch(English)eavesdrop(English)eavesdropped(English)eavesdropping(English)hearing(English)hears(English)eavesdropper(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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