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hearing

The word “hearing” has 2 syllables: hear-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhɪrɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “hearing” has 72 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hearing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hearing

Antonyms for hearing

Meanings of hearing

  • verb
    1. (stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.
    2. (stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.
    3. To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.
    4. To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.).
    5. To receive information about; to come to learn of.
    6. (with from) To be contacted by.
    7. To listen to (a person, case) in a court of law; to try.
    8. To sympathize with; to understand the feelings or opinion of.
  • noun
    1. The sense used to perceive sound.
    2. The act by which something is heard.
    3. A proceeding at which discussions are heard.
    4. A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing.
    5. A scolding.
  • adjective
    1. Able to hear.

Example Sentences

  • She is having trouble hearing the instructions clearly.
  • The doctor tested his hearing during the check-up.
  • I am looking forward to hearing your opinion on this matter.
  • The court scheduled a hearing for next week.
  • He smiled after hearing the good news.

On this page you'll find 95 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hearing, such as: admittance, ascertaining, attendance, attending, attention, audience, audit.

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