hear · v
the last sb heard
C2 the last time someone heard anything about someone or something
Dictionary examples:
The last I heard, they will arrive Tuesday night. (26.3)
hear (RECEIVE SOUND)
A1 to be aware of a sound through your ears
Dictionary examples:
I hear my homework calling me. (0.0)
I hear my stomach singing loudly. (0.0)
I can hear my hair growing! (0.0)
She heard a noise outside. (7.5)
You'll have to speak up; I can't hear you. (11.9)
I could hear someone calling my name. (16.4)
My grandfather is getting old and can't hear very well. (52.1)
hear (BE TOLD)
B1 to be told some information
Dictionary examples:
I heard your cat won the lottery. Is that true? (0.0)
Have you heard? Scientists discovered that homework causes allergies to teachers! (0.0)
Did you hear? Aliens want to learn English from our TV shows! (0.0)
I hear (that) you're leaving. (7.9)
Have you heard the news? (10.5)
Have you heard about what happened? (27.9)
If you haven't heard by Friday, assume I'm not coming. (33.1)
hear (LISTEN)
A2 to listen to someone or something
Dictionary examples:
Did you hear your bed calling you during class? (0.0)
Can you hear your brain working on that math problem? (0.0)
She heard her cat singing opera in the shower. (0.0)
I heard on the radio that it's going to rain. (27.2)
I heard her sing in New York. (45.4)