heard

Everyday

1. Heard means you noticed a sound with your ears in the past: I heard a bang. tree →
2. It also means you were told news or information: I heard that school is closed. tree →
3. Heard of means you know that something exists: Have you heard of this game? tree →

In the lessons

In stories «heard» tells the reader what a character noticed by sound, often a clue or a warning (heard footsteps, heard a scream). In science lessons on sound, we say a sound is heard when sound waves reach the ear. In safety: if you heard a smoke alarm, get out. Phrases: heard about, heard of, heard from, never heard of, overheard.

Examples

• I heard a dog barking outside. tree →
• Did you hear thunder? Yes, I heard it. tree →
• We heard the news on the radio. tree →
• Have you heard of the Loch Ness monster? tree →
• She heard footsteps on the stairs. tree →
• I have not heard from my pen pal yet. tree →
• The teacher heard us whispering. tree →
• Sound travels through the air to be heard. tree →
• Presently he heard steps coming upstairs. tree →

Note

Pronounced like «herd» (a group of cows): heard and herd are homophones. Not spelled «heared». Hear is about the ear; listen means you pay attention on purpose: you can hear without listening.

In Jewish tradition

In stories «heard» tells the reader what a character noticed by sound, often a clue or a warning (heard footsteps, heard a scream). In science lessons on sound, we say a sound is heard when sound waves reach the ear. In safety: if you heard a smoke alarm, get out. Phrases: heard about, heard of, heard from, never heard of, overheard.

Examples

• And Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. (Torah GEN.27.5, JPS 1917) tree →
• 'I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel. (Torah EXO.16.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face. (Torah NUM.16.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• Who hath heard such a thing? (Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917) tree →
• This is the noise that ye have heard. (Prophets 1KI.1.45, JPS 1917) tree →
• Who hath attended to His word, and heard it? (Prophets JER.23.18, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Pronounced like «herd» (a group of cows): heard and herd are homophones. Not spelled «heared». Hear is about the ear; listen means you pay attention on purpose: you can hear without listening.