verb Download 🔗Share To hear something that was not meant for one's ears. Examples : "While waiting for the bus, I was overhearing a private phone conversation between two neighbors arguing about their fence. " sound communication action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act by which something is overheard. Examples : "The student's overhearing of the teacher's plans for the surprise party ruined the secret. " communication sound action media technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading