Hear - meaning & definition in Lingvanex Dictionary

Meaning & Definition

verb

To perceive sounds through the ear.

I can hear the birds singing outside.

To be informed of; to receive news or information.

Did you hear about the new restaurant opening downtown?

To listen to; to give attention to.

It's important to hear both sides of the argument.

To have a hearing; to conduct a hearing in a legal context.

The court will hear the case next week.

Old English 'heran', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'horen' and German 'hören'.

hear me out:

to listen to me before making a judgment.

I hear you:

to acknowledge that you understand what someone is saying.

hear it on/to the grapevine:

to hear rumors or unofficial information.

To understand or grasp an idea.

You feel me? I just need you to hear me.

To be informed about something.

Did you hear about the party this weekend?