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hear v. perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
. wn #2
hear v. [
learn, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see] 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"
. wn #3
hear v. [
try] examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California"
. wn #4
hear v. receive a communication from someone; "We heard nothing from our son for five years"
. wn #5
hear v. [
listen, take heed] listen and pay attention; "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"
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