English Dictionary
Definition hearing in British English
hearing
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Example
My hearing has deteriorated as I've got older.
Synonyms and related words
Example
a disciplinary hearing
3
an opportunity to give your opinions and ideas
Example
He shouldn't expect a sympathetic hearing in Washington.
Synonyms and related words
