hear
Translation
to hear, to listen to, to be told
Examples
I can hear a noise.
I can hear a noise.
Did you hear about the accident?
Did you hear about the accident?
I hear you're moving to a new city.
I hear you're moving to a new city.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to perceive (a sound) with the ear I can hear a noise.
hear about ((sth.)) to be told about (sth.) Did you hear about the accident?
hear (that) ... to be told that (sth. is the case) I hear you're moving to a new city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: listen, perceive; Antonyms: ignore
Etymology
From Old English 'hieran'. Related to the German word 'hören'.
Memory Tips
You 'hear' with your 'ear'. The words look and sound similar.