What does overhear mean?
Overhear means (ambitransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears..
Overhear
/oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ · verb
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears..
Example Sentences
I was hanging clothes in the garden and I overheard the neighbours talking about Sheila's pregnancy.
"It is incomprehensible," replied Sir Fergus, dropping his voice so that the old man could not overhear.
Synonyms for overhear
Antonyms for overhear
Related Words
Word Forms
- overhears
- overhearing
- overheard
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overhear?
Common synonyms include take in, catch.
What is the opposite of overhear?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use overhear in a sentence?
I was hanging clothes in the garden and I overheard the neighbours talking about Sheila's pregnancy.
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