overhear
verb
over·hear
ˌō-vər-ˈhir 
overheard
ˌō-vər-ˈhərd
; overhearing
ˌō-vər-ˈhir-iŋ
; overhearing
ˌō-vər-ˈhir-iŋ
: to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention
: to overhear something
Examples of overhear in a Sentence
She overheard what her boss said to his secretary.
I overheard a rumor about you.
They were overheard discussing the project.
Recent Examples on the Web
In the show, Colin doesn’t see that Penelope has overheard him.
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Kari Sonde, TIME, 16 May 2024
The list comprised nine statements purportedly overheard on campus.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
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Kari Sonde, TIME, 16 May 2024
The list comprised nine statements purportedly overheard on campus.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for overhear
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“Overhear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overhear. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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overhear
verb
over·hear
ˌō-vər-ˈhi(ə)r
overheard
-ˈhərd
; overhearing
-ˈhi(ə)r-iŋ
; overhearing
-ˈhi(ə)r-iŋ
: to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention
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