Synonyms for

Hears

Verb / hi:rz / Another word for hears — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To perceive or become aware of something through the ear.

Synonyms & similar words

hear listen getwind findout pickup discover try getaline see takeheed getword learn listens detects catches notices heeds attends receives learns discovers unearths ascertains uncovers gathers collects acquires obtains gets

Synonyms by register

Formal

perceives detects discerns apprehends

Informal

tunes in picks up gets catches

Literary

hearkens attends

Antonyms

ignores disregards unheeds neglects misses overlooks

Common collocations

  • hears a noise
  • hears a sound
  • hears a voice
  • hears a rumor
  • hears the news
  • hears a confession
  • hears a plea

Word family

noun hearing
verb hear
adjective hearable

Usage note

The verb 'hears' is the third-person singular present tense of 'hear'. It refers to the act of perceiving sound. Be mindful of its directness; sometimes a more nuanced verb might be appropriate depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. He hears the sound of the train every morning.
  2. She hears her mom calling her for dinner.
  3. The dog hears a squirrel outside and starts barking.
  4. I hear music playing from the other room.
  5. We can hear the waves crashing on the shore.

Quotes

  • A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird? - Unknown
  • We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say. - Zeno of Citium
  • The ear is the avenue to the heart. - Voltaire

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