transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhir ]
verb
( heard ˈhərd ; hear·ing ˈhir-iŋ)
Etymology: Middle English heren, from Old English hīeran; akin to Old High German hōren to hear, and probably to Latin cavēre to be on guard, Greek akouein to hear
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1. : to perceive or apprehend by the ear
2. : to gain knowledge of by hearing
3.
a. : to listen to with attention : heed
b. : attend
hear mass
4.
a. : to give a legal hearing to
b. : to take testimony from
hear witnesses
intransitive verb
1. : to have the capacity of apprehending sound
2.
a. : to gain information : learn
b. : to receive communication
haven't heard from her lately
3. : to entertain the idea — used in the negative
wouldn't hear of it
4. — often used in the expression Hear! Hear! to express approval (as during a speech)
• hear·er ˈhir-ər noun