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HEER/hɪə/

Sound reaches you even if you are not trying: you hear it, while listen is active — you try. Classroom English uses Can you hear me, and hear from someone means they contact you. The past is heard; ear is the body part and hear is the verb.

Meaning

To notice sound with your ears.

Examples

• “Can you hear the music?”
• “I can hear the rain on the roof.”
• “Did you hear from your aunt?”

Good to know

hear = notice sound. listen = try to hear. Past: heard.

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