Definition of "hear" in English

verb

1. (intransitive, stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.

   • I was deaf, but now I can hear.

2. (transitive, stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.

   • I could hear them quarreling upstairs, but didn’t really listen to their argument.

3. (transitive) To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.

4. (transitive) To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.).

   • Eventually the king chose to hear her entreaties.

5. (transitive) To receive information about; to come to learn of.

6. To be contacted by. [with from]

   • I haven't heard from you in a while; how have you been?

7. (transitive, law) To listen to (a person, case) in a court of law; to try.

   • Your case will be heard at the end of the month.

8. (transitive, informal) To sympathize with; to understand the feelings or opinion of.

   • You're tired of all the ads on TV? I hear ya.

9. (transitive, Greek philosophy) To study under.

interjection

1. you hear me