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overhear

[ oh-ver-heer ]

verb (used with object)

overheard, overhearing.
  1. to hear (speech or a speaker) without the speaker's intention or knowledge:

    I accidentally overheard what they were saying.



overhear

/ ˌəʊəˈɪə /

verb

  1. tr to hear (a person, remark, etc) without the knowledge of the speaker
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • v·𲹰İ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of overhear1

First recorded in 1540–50; over- + hear
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In college, I once overheard a friend order a sandwich in the dining hall that would soon become my go-to for months: chicken cutlets, Muenster, pesto and mayonnaise on a hard roll.

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As was overheard during a restroom conversation at an early premier: “Holy s—, I should’ve canceled my trip to Tokyo and been there… but watching it feels like I’m there anyways!”

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At Thursday’s practice, Ryan could be overheard emphasizing the importance of angles in the game.

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However, unbeknownst to them, an amateur radio operator attempting to tune in to Radio Luxembourg had overheard their every move.

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"There's reason to believe he talked openly about killing Kennedy in Mexico City and that people overheard him say that."

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