HEAR Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

hear

verb

ˈhir

Definition of hear

as in to realize

to come to an awareness of I heard your sister is home from the hospital

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Relevance

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as in to listen

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing

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Recent Examples of hear In front of the Garden’s main entrance, THR heard that another, red curtain had gone up. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Terry Saban, Nick’s wife, had heard through friends that Kiffin, then living separately from his wife Layla and his children who were in California, was out and about on the town trying to pick up women. — John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 His latest case was heard Wednesday at Hong Kong’s High Court, where sentences of up to life can be imposed. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 I'mPhaedra Trethan, super bummed to hear one of Philadelphia's best museums is closing after nearly 200 years. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hear

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear

Verb

Some people didn't realize a data center was being built in their community until construction began.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
George Lucas, for his part, has suggested that bringing the Lucas Museum to fruition—a project beset by delays and controversy that has taken nearly a decade to realize—was a herculean effort.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of realize

Verb

Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir participates at a listening session on a referendum in Reykjavik, Iceland, on August 24, 2026.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
In a world where music is everywhere and constantly available, there is something increasingly powerful about creating a space where people stop and really listen.

— Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of listen

Verb

Barclays projects that palm oil, coconut oil, and rubber could rise by 30% to 40% over the next 18 months, coffee could see an additional 20% to 30% surge, and rice could increase by a further 10% to 20%.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Authorities initially said Saylor’s mother reported that her child had wandered off from a rental home in Hagley Estates in Pawleys Island and was last seen wearing her swimsuit.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of see

Verb

Expect to discover many novel flavors of Brazil—butiá, cajú, cumaru—worked into the menu in unique ways.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Detectives believe 44-year-old Lacurtis Knight, from Tamarac, was hit Sunday by the car somewhere else, and then moved by someone to where his body was discovered, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

— David Goodhue August 28, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of discover

Verb

Instead, local communities have learned how the law enforcement agencies themselves have been misusing the technology to, in some cases, stalk and harass their citizens.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Palace’s intention was to correct the mistakes made in January and learn from last season by establishing a squad capable of competing in the Europa League without impacting their Premier League form.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of learn

Verb

Much of that is because of Bowers, arguably the most talented tight end league-wide, but also because Mayer has found success in Kubiak’s heavy sets, and Thomas continues to provide value as a blocker.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

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