Hearer: meaning, definitions and examples

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hearer

 

[ หˆhษชษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

listener role

A hearer is a person who listens to or hears something being said. This term often refers to someone in a formal setting, such as a courtroom or a lecture, where they are required to pay attention to what is being communicated. The hearer may be involved in engaging with the speaker or simply receiving the information being presented. The role of the hearer is crucial in communication, as their understanding influences the effectiveness of the message conveyed.

Synonyms

attendee, auditor, listener

Examples of usage

  • The hearer must remain attentive during the presentation.
  • In a debate, the hearer plays a vital role in judging arguments.
  • As a hearer, your feedback can enhance the speaker's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "hearer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ouvinte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเคจเฅ‡เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรถrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendengar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปัƒั…ะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚uchacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่žใๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท auditeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oyente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dinleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ์ทจ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posluchaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posluchรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌไผ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posluลกalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlustandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹าฃะดะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dinlษ™yici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oyente

Etymology

The word 'hearer' originates from the Old English word 'hyrde', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'hurdjanaz', meaning 'to hear'. Over time, it evolved into Middle English, where it took on a more specific meaning referring to someone who listens. The suffix '-er' is commonly used in English to denote someone who performs a certain action, in this case, one who hears. Although 'hearer' is not as commonly used in everyday language, it remains relevant in formal contexts, emphasizing the role of actively listening, especially in legal and educational environments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,272, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.