outhear

/ˈaʊθɪər/

Definitions

1. verb

to hear or listen to something on the outside, especially distant sounds.

“As I stood outside, I could outhear the music coming from the nearby park.”

2. verb

to be able to hear or listen to something on the outside, especially distant sounds.

“The sensitive microphone can outhear the faint sounds in the empty room.”

Synonyms

  • listen
  • overhear

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • ignore