English

hear

hɪr, hjɜː, hɪə(ɹ), hɪɹ
Meaning: to perceive sound with the ear
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: hjɜː, hɪə(ɹ), hɪɹ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base hear
3rd person singular present hears
Present participle hearing
Past heard
Will future will hear
Going-to future going to hear
Imperative negative don't hear / do not hear

Example sentences

I can hear the birds singing.
I can hear the birds singing.
She raised her voice so everyone could hear.
She raised her voice so everyone could hear.
I heard the good news about your promotion.
I heard the good news about your promotion.
It troubles me that I have not heard from her recently.
It troubles me that I have not heard from her recently.
I heard a strange noise in the attic.
I heard a strange noise in the attic.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for the passive act of receiving sounds, unlike 'listen' which implies intention.

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