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overhear
[ oh-ver-heer ]
verb (used with object)
- to hear (speech or a speaker) without the speaker's intention or knowledge:
I accidentally overheard what they were saying.
overhear
/ ˌəʊəˈɪə /
verb
- tr to hear (a person, remark, etc) without the knowledge of the speaker
Other 51Թ Forms
- v·İ noun
Example Sentences
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.
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!”
At Thursday’s practice, Ryan could be overheard emphasizing the importance of angles in the game.
However, unbeknownst to them, an amateur radio operator attempting to tune in to Radio Luxembourg had overheard their every move.
"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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