Meaning & Definition of Ear in English
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Ear
/ir/
noun
1. The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
synonym:
- ear
2. Good hearing
- "He had a keen ear"
- "A good ear for pitch"
synonym:
- ear
3. The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
synonym:
- auricle,
- pinna,
- ear
4. Attention to what is said
- "He tried to get her ear"
synonym:
- ear
5. Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
synonym:
- ear,
- spike,
- capitulum
Examples of using
Tom walked over to Mary and whispered in her ear.
"Come back down to earth," she whispered into his ear.
The stirrup rests on the oval window of the inner ear.