Definitions

1. noun

Either of the two sense organs at the sides of the head, one in front of the other, by which hearing and, to some extent, balance are affected.

“She listened carefully with her ear to the ground.”

2. noun

The organ of hearing, consisting of the external ear, eardrum, and inner ear, which is divided into three parts: the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.

“The doctor examined his patient’s ear to check for any infections.”

3. verb

To hear something, especially a sound or rumor.

“I could hear my mom ear the news on the radio.”

4. verb

To pick up or catch a sound or a rumor, especially by listening carefully.

“She could ear the whispers in the next room.”

5. verb

To pay attention to or follow someone’s words or advice.

“You should ear your elders and learn from their experiences.”

6. verb

To give someone a sense of something, especially a warning or a hint.

“He tried to ear her about the dangers of the new neighborhood.”

7. verb

To give someone a sense of something, especially a warning or a hint, without directly telling them.

“He earred her that there was a snake in the bushes.”

8. noun

A small piece of information or a hint, especially one given to someone without directly telling them.

“The teacher ear was a good sign that the student was ready for the test.”

9. noun

A way of hearing or understanding something, especially a rumor or a piece of information.

“The news was just an ear and it turned out to be false.”