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hears

The correct spelling is hears.

How to pronounce hears

/hɪə(ɹ)z/
verb

IPA: /hɪə(ɹ)z/

Say it like: Hee-rs

The correct spelling is hears. (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.

Definition

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.

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