What does HEARD mean?

Definition of "heard" 1. Parts of Speech

"Heard" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "hear."

2. Definitions

"Heard" means that someone perceived or became aware of a sound through their ears. It can also mean that someone was informed or told about something.

3. Pronunciations

In US English, "heard" is pronounced as /hɜrd/.

In UK English, "heard" is pronounced as /hɜːd/.

4. Origin and Usage

The word "hear" has Old English roots and has been in use since the 9th century. The past tense and past participle form "heard" has been in use since Middle English times. It is a common verb in everyday conversation and writing.

5. Synonyms

Some synonyms for "heard" include: listened, perceived, detected, learned, and understood.

6. Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to "heard" include: heard, hared, dared, beard, and heard.

7. Example Sentences

• She heard a loud noise outside the window.
• He heard about the news from his friend.
• They heard the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore.