hearing

CEFRA2

/ˈhɪə.ɹɪŋ/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The ability to notice sounds.

  2. 02

    noun

    A meeting where evidence or arguments are considered.

Examples

  • I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this matter.

  • The committee held a public hearing to discuss the new project.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
4
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈhiː.ɹɪŋ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The distance or physical region within which something may be heard; earshot.

  2. The sense used to perceive sound.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Able to hear, as opposed to deaf.

More examples

In context

  • You are always hearing but not listening.

  • Deaf people often must deal with hearing people.

  • My hearing isn't what it used to be, but I still heard that noise.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English herynge, equivalent to hear + -ing.