ears
Translation
ears, hearing
Examples
My dog has big ears.
My dog has big ears.
She has a good ear for music.
She has a good ear for music.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) ears someone's ears My dog has big ears.
((a good ear for sth.)) a good ear for something She has a good ear for music.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lugs (slang)
Etymology
From Old English 'ēare', from a common Indo-European root.
Memory Tips
Picture a pair of 'ears' on the side of your head. The word itself is short and simple, like the body part.