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ears

The correct spelling is ears.

How to pronounce ears

/ɪəz/
noun

IPA: /ɪəz/

Say it like: Eer-s

The correct spelling is ears. The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea. For example: "a good ear for music"

Usage Examples

a good ear for music

the ears of a tub, skillet, or dish;   The ears of a boat are outside kneepieces near the bow.

He is in the fields, harvesting ears of corn.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
  2. 2.The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
  3. 3.A police informant.
  4. 4.The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
  5. 5.The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.

verb

  1. 1.To take in with the ears; to hear.
  2. 2.To hold by the ears.
  3. 3.To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does.
  4. 4.To plough.

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