hears
Translation
to hear, to listen to
Examples
She hears a strange noise outside.
She hears a strange noise outside.
I hear you are moving to a new city.
I hear you are moving to a new city.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to perceive (a sound) He hears a noise.
((that ...)) to be told (that...) I hear that she is sick.
((about sth.)) to be told about (sth.) Did you hear about the game?
((from sb.)) to receive communication from (sb.) I haven't heard from him in weeks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: listen, perceive; Antonyms: ignore
Etymology
From Old English 'hieran', meaning 'to hear, obey'.
Memory Tips
You hEAR with your EAR. Notice the word 'ear' is inside 'hear'.