ear
Translation
ear
Examples
My left ear hurts a little.
My left ear hurts a little.
He has a good ear for music.
He has a good ear for music.
An ear of corn is sweet.
An ear of corn is sweet.
Grammar Patterns
((an ear)) the organ for hearing I have two ears.
((an ear for sth.)) a natural ability to appreciate (sth.) She has an ear for languages.
((an ear of corn)) the part of a corn plant with seeds We ate an ear of corn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for hearing) hearing, listening ability; (for corn) cob
Etymology
From Old English 'ēare', meaning the organ for hearing.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'ear' on your head and an 'ear' of corn. They share a similar elongated shape.