Definition of hear

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • hear is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • hear is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • hear is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of hear


  • get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. discover
    2. find out
    3. get a line
    4. get wind
    5. get word
    6. learn
    7. pick up
    8. see
  • listen and pay attention (verb)

    Examples

    1. We must hear the expert before we make a decision

    Synonyms

    1. listen
    2. take heed
  • examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process (verb)

    Examples

    1. The jury had heard all the evidence

    Synonyms

    1. try
  • perceive (sound) via the auditory sense (verb)
  • receive a communication from someone (verb)

    Examples

    1. We heard nothing from our son for five years

See definition of hear in Merriam Webster