word
Hearing
HEE-rihng
/ˈhiːrɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hearing
Dictionary meaning
The act of hearing attentively.
Examples
- The defendant's hearing takes place next Tuesday at the courthouse downtown.
- The investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago.
Synonyms: listening
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