hearing — the ability to perceive sounds
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to perceive sounds
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's hearing is so good, she can hear cookies being opened from three rooms away.
- The hearing will determine whether the student violated the academic code.
- His selective hearing only works when pizza delivery arrives.
hearing
NOUN[/ˈhɪrɪŋ/]
the ability to perceive sounds
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Hearing derives from Old English 'hieran', meaning 'to hear', which evolved from the common Germanic root shared across the language family. The word developed to express both the act and capacity of perceiving sound.
Breakdown
hear (Old English hieran, to perceive sound) + -ing (gerundial suffix forming nouns and present participles from verbs).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's hearing is so good, she can hear cookies being opened from three rooms away.”
“The hearing will determine whether the student violated the academic code.”
“His selective hearing only works when pizza delivery arrives.”
“Regular hearing checkups are important as we age.”
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