hear meaning and definition

HEAR verb

Definition of hear (verb)

1. perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
   • "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted"
   • synonyms: discover, find out, get a line, get wind, get word, learn, pick up, see
3. examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
   • "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California"
   • synonyms: try
4. receive a communication from someone
   • "We heard nothing from our son for five years"
5. listen and pay attention
   • "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"
   • synonyms: listen, take heed