ear
Pronunciation: [ɪr]
Context: "anatomy"
(noun) the part of your body that helps you hear. It is on the side of your head and lets you listen to sounds around you, like music or someone talking.
Example
She can hear the birds singing very well because she has a good ear.
Example
He couldn't hear the teacher because he had an ear infection.
Example
Can you hear the sounds with your ear?
Context: "music"
(noun) having a good sense for music or sound. It's when someone can tell if notes are right or wrong, or can recognize different songs easily.
Example
The musician has an excellent ear for melody.
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She doesn't have a good ear for music, so she struggles to keep in tune.
Example
Do you think he has a good ear for new songs?
Context: "attention"
(noun) a way of saying that you are listening carefully. When someone wants you to pay attention, they might say 'give me your ear' or 'lend me your ear'.
Example
He always gives his ear to the problems of his friends.
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She doesn't lend an ear to people who just complain.
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Are you willing to lend me your ear for a moment?
Context: "listening"
(verb) to listen closely and carefully to someone or something. This means you are paying attention to what is being said.
Example
She eared the instructions carefully before starting the project.
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He didn't ear the warning and went ahead with his plan.
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Did you ear what the teacher asked us to do?