Translation of 'ear' in English
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- ⇄Ex. He ... blamed my partner, who could scarcely believe his ears (Hugh Conway).' title='expr. believe one's ears, to credit what one hears.
Ex. He ... blamed my partner, who could scarcely believe his ears (Hugh Conway). in english'>expr. believe one's ears, to credit what one hears.
Ex. He ... blamed my partner, who could scarcely believe his ears (Hugh Conway).Ex. He ... blamed my partner, who could scarcely believe his ears (Hugh Conway).' onclick='Pronounce(this.id);'> - ⇄Ex. Why, people have been bending our ears all day, and would gladly have continued into the night (New Yorker).' title='expr. bend one's ear, (Slang.) to hold one stubbornly in a conversation.
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Ex. Why, people have been bending our ears all day, and would gladly have continued into the night (New Yorker).Ex. Why, people have been bending our ears all day, and would gladly have continued into the night (New Yorker).' onclick='Pronounce(this.id);'> - ⇄
- ⇄Ex. The clumsy player got his ears chewed off by the coach after the game.' title='expr. chew one's ears off, (U.S. Slang.) to lecture or scold.
Ex. The clumsy player got his ears chewed off by the coach after the game. in english'>expr. chew one's ears off, (U.S. Slang.) to lecture or scold.
Ex. The clumsy player got his ears chewed off by the coach after the game.Ex. The clumsy player got his ears chewed off by the coach after the game.' onclick='Pronounce(this.id);'> - ⇄
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- ⇄Ex. If these associations are filled with the broad national principles of conservation, then th' title='expr. have (hold or keep) one's ear to the ground, (Informal.) to pay attention to what people are thinking and saying so that one can act accordingly.
Ex. If these associations are filled with the broad national principles of conservation, then th in english'>expr. have (hold or keep) one's ear to the ground, (Informal.) to pay attention to what people are thinking and saying so that one can act accordingly.
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Ex. He inclined his ear to her tale of woe. in english'>expr. incline one's ear, to listen favorably.
Ex. He inclined his ear to her tale of woe.Ex. He inclined his ear to her tale of woe.' onclick='Pronounce(this.id);'> - ⇄Ex. His [the captain of a Rugby team's] try came from an interception in his own half, when, seeming to be considerably less surprised than his opponents, he laid back' title='expr. lay back one's ears, (British Sports Slang.) to run at full speed; sprint.
Ex. His [the captain of a Rugby team's] try came from an interception in his own half, when, seeming to be considerably less surprised than his opponents, he laid back in english'>expr. lay back one's ears, (British Sports Slang.) to run at full speed; sprint.
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- ⇄b. to handle (a matter) without adequate preparation or guid' title='expr. play by ear,
a. to play (a piece of music or a musical instrument) without using written music.
Ex. She can't read notes but she can play any tune on the piano by ear.
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a. to play (a piece of music or a musical instrument) without using written music.
Ex. She can't read notes but she can play any tune on the piano by ear.
b. to handle (a matter) without adequate preparation or guid b. to handle (a matter) without adequate preparation or guid' onclick='Pronounce(this.id);'> - ⇄b. (Figurative.) to give sudden attention.
Ex. I pricked up my ears wh' title='expr. prick (up) the ears,
a. to point the ears upward, especially to listen carefully.
Ex. The dog pricked up his ears when he heard his master's footsteps.
b. (Figurative.) to give sudden attention.
Ex. I pricked up my ears wh in english'>expr. prick (up) the ears,
a. to point the ears upward, especially to listen carefully.
Ex. The dog pricked up his ears when he heard his master's footsteps.
b. (Figurative.) to give sudden attention.
Ex. I pricked up my ears wh b. (Figurative.) to give sudden attention.
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- ⇄Ex. ""We set New York on its ear with the Picasso benefit ..."" Mrs. Smith said (New Yorker). They have ... a chance to hoodwink local nabobs and set some unsuspecting prairie town on its e' title='expr. set on one's ear, to get very stirred up or excited.
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Word 'ear' in Other Languages
- ear in Assamese অসমীয়া
- ear in Bengali বাংলা
- ear in Bodo बड़ो
- ear in Dogri डोगरी
- ear in English
- ear in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- ear in Hindi हिन्दी
- ear in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- ear in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- ear in Konkani कोंकणी
- ear in Maithili মৈথিলী
- ear in Malayalam മലയാളം
- ear in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- ear in Marathi मराठी
- ear in Nepali नेपाली
- ear in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- ear in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- ear in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- ear in Santali
- ear in Sindhi سنڌي
- ear in Tamil தமிழ்
- ear in Telugu తెలుగు
- ear in Urdu اُردُو
Ear
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪər/ (British), /ɪr/ (American)
Definitions
- The organ of hearing and balance in humans and animals.
- The external part of the ear (pinna) in humans and many animals.
- The ability to perceive and interpret sound (e.g., "She has a good ear for music.").
- The top part of a cereal plant that contains grains (e.g., "An ear of corn").
Usage Examples
- She whispered softly into his ear.
- He has an ear for foreign languages.
- The farmer harvested an ear of wheat.
Etymology
From Old English "ēare," derived from Proto-Germanic *ausō, related to Latin "auris" (ear) and Greek "ous."
Synonyms
- Auricle
- Pinna
- Hearing organ
Antonyms
- Deafness (in terms of ability)
- Silence
Translations
Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
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Spanish | Oído / Oreja | /oˈiðo/ /oˈɾexa/ |
French | Oreille | /ɔʁɛj/ |
German | Ohr | /oːɐ̯/ |
Chinese | 耳朵 (Ěrduo) | /ɤɚ̯˨˩.twɔ/ |
Hindi | कान (Kaan) | /kaːn/ |
Russian | Ухо (Ukho) | /ˈu.xə/ |
Japanese | 耳 (Mimi) | /mimi/ |
Tamil | காது (Kaadhu) | /kaːðu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ɪə/
American English: /ɪr/
Historical Usage
In medieval times, "ear" was also used metaphorically to mean attention or obedience (e.g., "Lend me thine ear").
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, ears symbolize perception and wisdom. In some traditions, large ears are associated with intelligence or enlightenment.
More Information
The human ear is divided into three main parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. It plays a crucial role in balance as well as hearing.