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overhear

The correct spelling is overhear.

How to pronounce overhear

verb

IPA: /oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/

Say it like: Ove-rhee-r

The correct spelling is overhear. To hear something that was not meant for one's ears. For example: "I was hanging clothes in the garden and I overheard the neighbours talking about Sheila's pregnancy."

Usage Examples

I was hanging clothes in the garden and I overheard the neighbours talking about Sheila's pregnancy.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.

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