overhear

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overhear  /ˈoʊ vər ˈhir/ ? Meaning of "overhear"

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Definition(s):

  • (v) hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

Synonym(s)

take in

Usage(s):

  1. As you stand pondering, you overhear the salesman talking to another customer about an identical car.
  2. Often other people at the bar would overhear their heated discussions and join in.
  3. They observe you trying on jeans, overhear you grousing to your friends.

Quotes

  1. NBC political reporter Andrea Mitchell reported Sunday that Obama aides thought McCain "may have had some ability to overhear what the questions were to Obama."
    on Aug 18, 2008 By: Andrea Mitchell Source: Washington Post

  2. "These are stories of my simple life in a complicated town," says Mould. "These are funny stories about me and my friends, things I see or overhear."
    on Dec 12, 2007 By: Bob Mould Source: ChartAttack

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