hearing
Meaning
"Hearing" refers to the ability to perceive sound, as well as a formal meeting in which evidence or arguments are presented, often in a legal or official context.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "hearing" with "listening"; hearing is a passive ability, while listening is an active process.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
had
to
go
to
a
hearing
at
the
town
hall
because
several
neighbors
complained
about
loud
music
.
She
felt
nervous
at
first
,
although
she
had
prepared
her
statements
and
evidence
carefully
.
The
hearing
lasted
nearly
an
hour
,
and
each
person
took
turns
explaining
how
the
noise
affected
their
daily
life
.
After
the
meeting
she
felt
relieved
,
and
she
planned
to
talk
to
her
neighbors
to
find
a
quieter
solution
.
At
home
she
checked
her
hearing
by
listening
to
soft
music
and
making
sure
nothing
was
damaged
.
Common Phrases
court hearing
public hearing
hearing aid
Synonyms
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