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    [Verb]  | "hear" | \ ˈhir \


    1: to perceive or become aware of by the ear

    2: to gain knowledge of by hearing

    3: to listen to with attention : heed


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English heren, from Old English hīeran; akin to Old High German hōren to hear, and probably to Latin cavēre to be on guard, Greek akouein to hear;

    [Phrasal verb]  | "hear from" 


    1: to receive a letter, a telephone call, etc., from (someone)

    [Phrasal verb]  | "hear of" 


    1: to be aware of the existence of (someone or something) : to know about (someone or something)

    [Phrasal verb]  | "hear out" 


    1: to listen to (someone who wants to tell something)

    [Idiom]  | "hear oneself think" 


    1: —used to say that it's impossible to think clearly because of loud talking, music, etc.

    [Idiom]  | "hear the call of the wild" 


    1: to feel a desire to go out to wild places far away from most people

    [Idiom]  | "hear the last of (something)" 


    1: to hear about (something) for the last time

    [Idiom]  | "hear wedding bells" 


    1: to think that two people will get married to each other soon

    [Idiom]  | "I hear what you're saying" 


    1: —used to say that one understands what someone is telling one

    [Idiom]  | "never/not hear the end of it" 


    1: —used to say that someone will keep talking about something for a long time

    [Verb]  | "hear" 


    1: to come to an awareness of;


      * e.g., " ... I heard your sister is home from the hospital "





    2: to pay attention especially through the act of hearing;


      * e.g., " ... at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing "



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     [ "hear" ]

    1: To understand in terms of relating with the statement. To feel.

      * e.g.,  ... Man, I'm so tired! 

     [ "hear" ]

    1: to understand; follow

      * e.g.,  ... I'm hungry, bro. 

     [ "hear hear" ]

    1: From www.straightdope.com The correct term is, "hear, hear!" It is an abbreviation for "hear, all ye good people, hear what this brilliant and eloquent speaker has to say!"

      * e.g.,  ... the example is above 


     [ "hear hear" ]

    2: Of course, if the speaker is actually asking a question. "and just where do you think we should open the new strip club?" it's not hard to imagine that at least one yahoo in attendance might yell, "here, here!" But this would be the exception that proves the rule.

     [ "hear, hear" ]

    1: When somebody hears a person says a thing right spot on, to the point, the one they agree with.

      * e.g.,  ... ... because nobody could call *that* Defence Against the Dark Arts" 

     [ "hearings" ]

    1: it is a kind of meeting, organized by the government before making a decision.In general, some related public are informed to attend the hearings to discuss the affairs and provide their suggestions. and after the hearings, the authority make a decision.

      * e.g.,  ... for example,if the goverment decide to raise the price of the taxi, it is essential to hold hearings. 

     [ "hear hear" ]

    1: An archaic expression used by some pompous douche-bag to sound fancy. Usually used by pseudointellectuals who have nothing better to say and are merely trying to sound grand and majestic. People who seriously said "hear hear" are dead since three hundred years. The ones using it today fancy themselves classy and clever, but only come off as arrogant, pretentious, and shallow.

      * e.g.,  ... "Hear hear" exclaimed Richard the Third! 

     [ "Hear Ye Hear Ye" ]

    1: A pronouncement before an announcement. Usually loud and gets people's attention. A call often heard at the Renaissance Festival.

      * e.g.,  ... Hear Ye Hear Ye! I'm gonna go medieval on that rat tonight. 

     [ "hear dookie" ]

    1: listen to this eediat 😂😂😂😂

      * e.g.,  ... eediat: don’t make me chef you 


     [ "hear dookie" ]

    2: (they’re chatting a load of waffle)

      * e.g.,  ... me: hear dookie/dooks😂😂 

     [ "you'll hear it" ]

    1: Phrase said by experienced musicians to a newbie just joining the band for the first time. Also common in jazz improvisation situations. This phrase may be said at rehearsal time OR when playing live.

      * e.g.,  ... Puzzled new musician:  

     [ "fake hearing" ]

    1: A term utilized in an attempt to discredit whatever may come to light in a hearing that has the potential to blow the lid off something illegal.

      * e.g.,  ... You are a liar Mr. Cohen and this is a fake hearing; that you were lying for the US President for ten years is a small matter indeed. 

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