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Meaning of heard
The primary meaning of the word "heard" is to have perceived sound with the ear.
Etymology of heard
The word "heard" originates from Old English "hēran", which is also the source of the Modern English verb "hear"
The Old English "hēran" is derived from the Proto-Germanic verb "hauzjan", which is also the source of the Modern German verb "hören"
The Proto-Germanic "hauzjan" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "keus-", which meant "to perceive" or "to notice"
Synonyms
perceived
learned
discovered
detected
discerned
sensed
felt
noticed
observed
seen
watched
listened
overheard
eavesdropped
picked up
caught
gathered
understood
realized
apprehended
grasped
comprehended
knew
ascertained
determined
found out
became aware
Definitions
- The past tense and past participle of the verb "hear", which means to perceive sound with the ear
- To have learned or become aware of something, typically through being told or informed
- To have given consideration or attention to something, such as a request or proposal
Usage Examples
- I heard the news about the company's financial difficulties on the radio.
- She heard the sound of footsteps outside her door and became alarmed.
- The judge heard the testimony of the witness and made a decision.
Antonyms
ignored
disregarded
overlooked
missed
unheard
unseen
unnoticed
unperceived
misunderstood
misinterpreted
misheard
failed to notice
failed to hear
neglected
dismissed
rejected
denied
refused
unheard of
unfamiliar
unknown