[hɝrd]

Definitions

1. verb

to perceive or become aware of a sound, especially with the ear

“I heard the alarm blaring loudly.”

2. noun

the state of having perceived a sound, especially with the ear

“The sound of the music is a joy to my heart, and it’s the sound I’ve heard all my life.”

3. past participle

past tense of hear, often used as an adjective

“He’s a man who’s heard it all before.”

4. past tense

past tense of hear

“I have heard the song before.”