Synonyms for
Hearing
Definition
The ability to perceive sound; a legal proceeding at which evidence is presented to determine an issue.
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Common collocations
- hearing loss
- hearing aid
- hearing test
- hearing impaired
- hearing protection
- hearing damage
- hearing the news
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Usage note
The noun 'hearing' can refer to the physical ability to perceive sound, a legal proceeding, or the act of listening. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- I am going to get my hearing tested.
- The judge presided over the hearing.
- My hearing was damaged due to loud noise.
- She used a hearing aid to help her hear better.
- The hearing-impaired student used sign language to communicate.
Quotes
The only true disability is the inability to accept and embrace diversity. Differences in ability are an asset, and should be celebrated. - Jennifer Wickham
Hearing is a form of touch. You feel it through your body, and sometimes it almost hits your face. - Evelyn Glennie
The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue, a custom whereof the memory of man runneth not howsomever some have endeavored to expresse it by a pleasant allegory saying that Nature hath given us one tongue and two eares that we may hear from others twice as much as we speake. - Thomas Gainsford