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hearing

The correct spelling is hearing.

How to pronounce hearing

/ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/

Say it like: Hee-rin-g

The correct spelling is hearing. (stative) To perceive sounds through the ear. For example: "I was deaf, and now I can hear."

Usage Examples

I was deaf, and now I can hear.

I heard a sound from outside the window.

Eventually the king chose to hear her entreaties.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.
  2. 2.(stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.
  3. 3.To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.
  4. 4.To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.).
  5. 5.To receive information about; to come to learn of.

noun

  1. 1.The sense used to perceive sound.
  2. 2.The act by which something is heard.
  3. 3.A proceeding at which discussions are heard.
  4. 4.A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing.
  5. 5.A scolding.

adjective

  1. 1.Able to hear.

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