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hearing

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1. hearing - Noun

2. hearing - Adjective

3. hearing - Verb

Meaning

of Hear

The act or power of perceiving sound; perception of sound; the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived; as, my hearing is good.

Attention to what is delivered; opportunity to be heard; audience; as, I could not obtain a hearing.

A listening to facts and evidence, for the sake of adjudication; a session of a court for considering proofs and determining issues.

Extent within which sound may be heard; sound; earshot.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Examples

A fool contributes nothing worth hearing and takes offense at everything. Aristotle

The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them. George Orwell

Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day. Thornton Wilder

Hearing is never as good as seeing. Afghan Proverb

Mothers-in-law are hard of hearing. African Congo Proverb

One good punch on your enemy's nose, gives more pleasure than hearing well-meaning advice from your elders. Tibetan Proverb

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