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- pronunciation:
- ir
- phrases:
- have one's ear to the ground, in one ear and out the other, play by ear
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the organ of hearing in man and vertebrate animals.
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| definition 2: |
an ability to distinguish sounds clearly and accurately.
an ear for spoken French |
| definition 3: |
sense of hearing.
To my ears, it's just noise. |
| definition 4: |
friendly or positive attention.
I have the ear of the mayor. |
| related words: |
music, organ, tune |
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| phrase: |
have one's ear to the ground, in one ear and out the other, play by ear |
| derivation: |
earlike (adj.) |
Word Builder: ear +
- earache:
an ache in the ear.
- earmuffs:
a warm covering for the ears.
- earplugs:
small pieces that you put into your ears to block noise.
- earring:
a piece of jewelry worn in the ear.
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