Basic Details
Word: Hear
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To perceive sound with your ears; to listen to someone or something.
Synonyms: Listen, perceive, catch
Antonyms: Ignore, overlook, dismiss
Idioms and Phrases
- Hear it on the grapevine: To learn about something through gossip or unofficial channels. Example: "I heard it on the grapevine that there will be a surprise test next week."
- Hear someone out: To listen to someone patiently before forming your own opinion. Example: "Please let me finish; you need to hear me out before you react."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I can hear the birds singing outside my window every morning.
Example 2: She tried to hear the teacher clearly but the classroom was very noisy.
Example 3: Did you hear the news about the school's annual sports day?
Fun Fact
Did you know that humans can hear sounds in frequencies ranging from about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz? This range allows us to enjoy music and pick up on different sounds in our environment!
Famous Quote
"The ear is the avenue to the heart." Voltaire
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hear" mean?
a) To see
b) To perceive sound
c) To smell
d) To taste
Answer: b) To perceive sound
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hear"?
a) Speak
b) Smell
c) Listen
d) Touch
Answer: c) Listen
3. Which word is an antonym of "hear"?
a) Listen
b) Distract
c) Ignore
d) Pay attention
Answer: c) Ignore
4. Which sentence uses "hear" correctly?
a) I can hear the ice cream melting in the sun.
b) Can you hear the laughter of the children playing outside?
c) He cannot hear the colours of the painting.
d) She hears the stars shining at night.
Answer: b) Can you hear the laughter of the children playing outside?
5. What does "hear it on the grapevine" mean?
a) To ignore a sound
b) To learn something through gossip
c) To listen carefully
d) To be deaf
Answer: b) To learn something through gossip
