Synonyms for

Overhear

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˈhi:r / Another word for overhear — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to accidentally hear something that was not intended for you to hear

Synonyms & similar words

catch takein eavesdrop catch intercept discover overshoot mishear misinterpret misconstrue misunderstand mistake confuse muddle

Example sentences

  1. I accidentally overheard my sister's phone conversation.
  2. The teacher overheard the students talking during the test.
  3. I sometimes overhear my neighbors arguing through the thin walls of my apartment.
  4. I didn't mean to overhear their private conversation.
  5. The journalist overheard some important information while sitting at the coffee shop.

Quotes

  • I always try to overhear what the people I admire are saying.
  • If you want to know the truth, you have to be willing to overhear the lies.
  • Sometimes, the most important things you learn are the things you overhear.

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