hears

6 definitions • 22 examples

to receive or become conscious of a sound using your ears:

She heard a noise outside.

My grandfather is getting old and can't hear very well.

You'll have to speak up, I can't hear you.

[ + obj + -ing verb ] I heard/I could hear someone calling my name.

[ + obj + infinitive without to ] At eight o'clock Jane heard him go out.

to be told information about something:

Have you heard the news?

If you haven't heard by Friday, assume I'm not coming.

[ + question word ] Have you heard what's happened?

[ + (that) ] I hear (that) you're leaving.

to listen to someone or something with great attention or officially in court:

I heard a really interesting programme on the radio this morning.

[ + infinitive without to ] I heard the orchestra play at Carnegie Hall last summer.

An audience gathered to hear him speak.

formal Lord, hear our prayers.

The case will be heard (= officially listened to) by the High Court.

to receive or become aware of sounds with your ears:

[ T ] I can’t hear you with the TV on.

[ I ] After a long trip on a plane, I don’t hear very well for a few hours.

to listen to what someone is saying or sounds being made:

I heard him interviewed on the radio this morning.

Have you heard the group’s latest recording?

to be told or informed about:

[ T ] Have you heard the news?

[ I ] I hadn’t heard about that.

[ + (that) clause ] I hear (that) your house is up for sale.

[ T ] I’ve heard a lot about you from my sister and am glad to meet you.