Definition of "hear"

Kid-friendly meaning of hear, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "hear" mean?

hear (verb) — to pick up sound with your ears.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (hear)

Example sentences using "hear"

Grade K–2
Can you hear me?
Grade 3–5
She could hear her little brother laughing all the way from the back yard.
Grade 6–8
Sometimes you don't really hear what somebody is telling you until weeks later, when the words finally make sense in a context they couldn't have imagined.

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