hear

1. Perceive (sound) via the auditory sense (synset 202174146)
   is a type of: comprehend, perceive - to become aware of through the senses
   subtypes:

   • catch, overhear, take in - hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
   • catch, get - perceive by hearing
2. Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally (synset 200600349)
   "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted"
   subtypes:

   • get the goods - discover some bad or hidden information about
   • wise up - get wise to
   • catch, trip up - detect a blunder or misstep
   • ascertain - learn or discover with certainty
   • discover, find - make a discovery
   same as: discover, find out, get a line, get wind, get word, learn, pick up, see
   verb group: find, see, witness - perceive or be contemporaneous with
3. Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process (synset 202506551)
   "The jury had heard all the evidence"; "The case will be tried in California"
   is a type of: examine, probe - question or examine thoroughly and closely
   subtypes: rehear, retry - hear or try a court case anew
   same as: try
4. Receive a communication from someone (synset 202111896)
   "We heard nothing from our son for five years"
   is a type of: pick up, receive - register (perceptual input)
5. Listen and pay attention (synset 202175483)
   "Listen to your father"; "We must hear the expert before we make a decision"
   is a type of: center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet - direct one's attention on something
   subtypes: incline - bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
   same as: listen, take heed

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