overheard

Meanings

• Verb

  To hear or become aware of a conversation or sound unintentionally

  - "I overheard my neighbors planning a surprise party."
  - "While working in the library, I overheard an interesting conversation."

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Synonyms

eavesdrop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overheard
fear , rehear , clear , cheer

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Variants

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overhear , overheard , overhearing , overhears

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Etymology

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Over- (above) + hear (to perceive or understand)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overhear' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some cultures, overhearing private conversations is considered a breach of etiquette or even a criminal offense.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eavesdropping: Listening to private conversations without the permission of the parties involved.

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Culture

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Overhearing is a common theme in literature, particularly in mysteries and thrillers, where it can lead to the discovery of important information.

How to Memorize "overheard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a quiet room, listening carefully to a conversation through a crack in the wall.
   - Visualize the sounds and voices as they reach your ears.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overhear' with the image of a pair of ears listening in.
   - Connect it with the idea of unexpectedly hearing something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Over Hear' to remember the definition: 'Over' - above, 'He' - hear.

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