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overheard

The correct spelling is overheard.

How to pronounce overheard

verb

IPA: /oʊ.vɚ.hɝd/

Say it like: Ove-rhee-rd

The correct spelling is overheard. 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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