hear
/ˈhɪə/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
To perceive sounds through the ear.
2
To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.
3
To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.
4
To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.).
5
To receive information about; to come to learn of.
6
To be contacted by.
7
To listen to (a person, case) in a court of law; to try.
8
To sympathize with; to understand the feelings or opinion of.
9
To study under.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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