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ears

Pronunciation: [ɪrz]

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Learn how to use ears in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “body parts”

(noun) The ears are the parts of your body that you use to hear sounds. They help you listen to music, conversations, and other noises around you.

Example

I can hear the birds singing clearly with my ears.

Example

He didn't hear the bell because his ears were covered.

Example

Can you hear me with your ears?

Context: “figurative understanding”

(noun) Ears can also mean that someone is listening to you carefully. When someone has 'ears' for your problems, they pay attention to what you are saying.

Example

She's a great friend because she always has an ear for my stories.

Example

He never has an ear for my ideas; he just ignores me.

Example

Do you think he has an ear for what I'm trying to explain?

Context: “plant anatomy”

(noun) In plants, 'ears' can refer to the seed heads of certain crops like corn. These ears hold the seeds and are part of how the plant grows.

Example

The farmer harvested a lot of ears of corn this season.

Example

There were no ears on the plants because they didn't grow well.

Example

How many ears of corn did you see in the field?

How to pronounce ears

Pronunciation: [ɪrz]

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