heard
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
How often you will meet it
Rank 183 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 132,128 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.063% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adjective
- detected or perceived by the sense of hearing a conversation heard through the wall
heard in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He seemed scarcely to have heard me.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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Methought I heard a whir of wings on high.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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He turned when he heard the patter of her feet.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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Alas! this bride heard it quite unheeding, saying only, "Do what you think best, Mrs. Ferguson."
Christian's Mistake · Dinah Maria Mulock Craik · Chapter 1
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When Hans heard this, he was much delighted, and determined to set out immediately for the Golden River.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1