verb
/ˈhiɚ/ hears; heard /ˈhɚd/; hearing
not used in progressive tenses
to be aware of (sound) through the ear [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to listen to (someone or something)
to be told (something) [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to give attention to (someone or something)
[+ obj] law :to listen to and make a judgment about (a court case)
be hearing things
to hear sounds that are not real
hear from
[phrasal verb]
hear from (someone) :to receive a letter, a telephone call, etc., from (someone)
Hear! Hear!
used during a speech or meeting to say that you agree with what someone else has just said;
hear of
[phrasal verb]
hear of (someone or something) :to be aware of the existence of (someone or something) :to know about (someone or something)
hear out
[phrasal verb]
hear (someone) out :to listen to (someone who wants to tell you something)
hear yourself think
informal - used to say that you cannot think clearly because of loud talking, music, etc.
I hear what you're saying
informal - used to say that you understand what someone is telling you
make your presence heard
make yourself heard
never/not hear the end of it
informal - used to say that someone will keep talking about something for a long time
not hear of
to not allow (something)
you could hear a pin drop