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hearing

/หˆhiหษน.ษชล‹/
A2 ยท Elementaryโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†
verb

Simple Meaning

the ability to hear sounds with your ears.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ’ผWorkplace English๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writing
Elementary โ€” simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

โ€œMy grandfather's hearing isn't as good as it used to be.โ€

โ€œWe have a hearing tomorrow to discuss the new rules.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.

โ€œI was deaf, and now I can hear.โ€

Related Words

Synonyms:
listeningaudition
Antonyms:
deafness
Word Family:
hearhearsheard