overhear

IPA: ˈoʊvɝhˈɪr

verb

  • (transitive, intransitive) To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.
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Examples of "overhear" in Sentences

  • I overheard my neighbor arguing loudly with someone on the phone last night
  • Sarah couldn't help but overhear her colleagues gossiping about her in the break room
  • We shouldn't be discussing this sensitive information where others might overhear us
  • I accidentally overheard my parents planning a surprise party for my birthday
  • As I walked by, I overheard snippets of a heated debate between two strangers at the park

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