Heard: meaning, definitions and examples

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heard

 

[ hษชrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Heard is the past tense of the verb hear, which means to perceive sound. It refers to the act of listening to something that is audible. The word implies a passive reception of auditory information rather than an intentional focus on it. It can also relate to understanding or being informed about something through listening.

Synonyms

attended, listened, noticed

Examples of usage

  • I heard the news yesterday.
  • Have you heard the latest update?
  • She heard someone calling her name.

Translations

Translations of the word "heard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ouvi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehรถrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚yszaล‚em

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่žใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oรญdo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duydum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ค์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ุนุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slyลกel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poฤul

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌๅˆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sliลกal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heyrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั‚ั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eลŸidilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oรญdo

Etymology

The word 'heard' comes from the Old English 'hyrde', which is the past participle of 'herian' meaning to 'hear' or 'to listen'. This etymology reflects a long-standing relationship between hearing and understanding within the English language. The Proto-Germanic root *hurdล, particularly with connections to other Germanic languages, also illustrates its historical significance. Over centuries, the usage of the word expanded beyond mere sound perception to include connotations of receiving news or information, showcasing the evolution of communication in society. The transition from Old English to Middle English saw the word stabilize in form and meaning, eventually leading to its modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At #550 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.