hear
Translation
to perceive with the ear, to be told, to listen to formally
Examples
I can hear a noise outside.
I can hear a noise outside.
Did you hear the news?
Did you hear the news?
I hear you're moving to London.
I hear you're moving to London.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to perceive (a sound) I can hear music.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to perceive (sb.) doing (sth.) I heard him leave the house.
((that...)) to be told or learn that... I hear that you are leaving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: listen, perceive; Antonyms: ignore, be deaf to
Etymology
From Old English 'hieran', meaning 'to hear'.
Memory Tips
You hEAR with your EAR. The spelling is very similar.