overhear vs hear
hear vs overhearoverhear and hear both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| overhear | No | No | Yes | No |
| hear | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
hear is a hypernym of
overhear; that is, hear is a
word with a broader meaning than overhear:
- overhear: hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
- hear: perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
| overhear (verb) | hear (verb) |
|---|---|
| hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers | get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally |
| perceive (sound) via the auditory sense | |
| receive a communication from someone | |
| listen and pay attention | |
| examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process |
Words related to "hear"
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