if a court case is heard, it is dealt with by a court or judge
if a court hears something, that is what is said in court
to listen to someone who is speaking about a particular thing
to listen to something such as a speech, performance, or programme
to notice that someone is affected by a particular feeling from the way that they are speaking
to realize that someone or something is making a sound
to receive information about something
to understand what someone is saying to you
used for talking about the things that people say
All members are entitled to be heard on this matter.
Did you hear about Jim’s party?
Do you want to hear this story or not?
Have you heard? Lucy passed her exam.
He heard the bitterness in her voice.
He heard the door slam shut.
He listened but heard nothing more.
He’s got a great voice – you should hear him sing.
I came home as soon as I heard what happened.
I haven’t heard him offering to help (=he has not offered).
I heard he’d got a new job.
I want to hear the news on the radio before I go.
I’m delighted to hear that you’re coming.
I’m surprised to hear you say that.
Look, you’re just not hearing me, are you?
Mary heard the sound of voices.
No one could hear what she said.
One visitor was heard to remark something about the entrance fee.
She heard the dog barking outside.
Shh – I can’t hear.
The appeal will be heard by a single judge.
The court heard that he had been drinking.
The jury heard evidence from his employees.
We didn’t hear of his death until many years later.
We heard rumours that the school was going to close.
We’ll meet again in two weeks, when I’ll hear your suggestions.
We’re all eager to hear what he has to say.
You won’t hear me complain (=I won’t complain).
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There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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