hearing

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/ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.“I was deaf, and now I can hear.”
(stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.“I heard a sound from outside the window.”
To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.
To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.).“Eventually the king chose to hear her entreaties.”

noun

The sense used to perceive sound.“My hearing isn't what it used to be, but I still heard that noise.”
The act by which something is heard.
A proceeding at which discussions are heard.“There will be a public hearing to discuss the new traffic light.”
A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing.

adjective

Able to hear.“Deaf people often must deal with hearing people.”

Related words

Synonyms

listening audition audience earshot earreach auditory modality auditory sense quick-eared sense of hearing sharp-eared auditory aural vista sight view listener

Antonyms

deaf nonhearing

Associated

cochlear deafness deaf impairment impaired ear screening aids testified smell testimony

Rhymes

endearing jeering peering fleering key ring rehearing disappearing overhearing tree ring cering

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