Definition of Hear

Verb: hear (heard) heer

Perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
"I heard that she has two grown-up children";
- learn, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see
Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
"The jury had heard all the evidence";
- try
Receive a communication from someone
"We heard nothing from our son for five years"
Take careful note; follow advice
"We must hear the expert before we make a decision";
- listen, take heed